Posted on 05/19/2011 3:08:27 PM PDT by dragnet2
To add to all the devastation we've seen across North Alabama some thieves are hard at work taking advantage of those who've already lost so much.
Since April 27th, the Lawrence County Sheriff's Department has arrested 6 people for looting. Several theft cases are still under investigation.
Earlier this week, someone broke into the Chalybeate Fire Department and stole items donated for tornado victims.
“It totaled everything. It totaled my home and blew everything away. It totaled my 3 vehicles. Everything was a total loss,” said William Hayes.
Tornado victims, like William Hayes, continue to pick through the rubble looking for their most precious possessions but unfortunately they may not be the only one looking for a hidden treasure.
Hayes's sister in law was killed in the storm. Her children tried to save some of her belongings. According to Hayes they collected some items and put them where the shed used to be.
“The next morning they had come up here and they were gone. Someone had taken them,” said Hayes.
“We are in these areas. We're going to remain in these areas and we'll be looking for those possibly thinking about committing a theft,” said Captain Tim McWhorter.
According to Captain Tim McWhorter with the Lawrence County Sheriff's Department, Wednesday Roy Bradford, and Waylen Bradford of Moulton were arrested for looting.
The Lawrence County Sheriff's Department adds that if you do trespass, you are putting yourself at risk because many home owners are staying on their land defending themselves and their property.
(Excerpt) Read more at waaytv.com ...
"Looters Plague Tornado-Torn South"
http://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2722262/posts
Local folks out in the Webster’s Chappel area near here where it came though caught people in the middle of the night trying to steal TIN that was on buildings, chicken houses, etc., that was all around. They called the sheriff to them and they were caught. Not as bad as New Orleans. No Walmarts looted that I have heard of. But, still, shoot a couple of them and that stuff will stop.
A-HA! So now we know where the phrase “Looters will be shot” came from. Let them try to loot my sh—!
Two words:
Open season.
That is all.
Colonel, USAFR
From North Carolina:
Fayetteville police urge vigilance to stop looting
FAYTEETVILLE, N.C. — Fayetteville residents whose homes sustained heavy tornado damage have been urged to remove all valuables after at least three homes on one storm-ravaged street were looted over the weekend.
http://www.wral.com/news/state/story/9490702/
Looting charges lodged against 4
RALEIGH — Police arrested four men Tuesday and charged them with looting a business badly damaged Saturday by tornadoes.
http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/04/21/1144262/looting-charges-lodged-against.html
Alabama tornadoes: Three arrested for attempted looting in Pleasant Grove following storms
http://www.freerepublic.com/perl/post?id=2722304%2C4
PRATT CITY, Ala. - Birmingham Police reports that six suspects are in custody in connection with investigations of theft in the tornado affected area of Pratt City.
And visits from the Reverends Al Sharptongue and Jesse Hijackson will start.
Now THAT is called community organizing.
dat dere aint no loot
dat dere be de reparashun forridges
This should read Obama voter looters plague the south.
This is sad.
Holder’s people? Now THAT’S a surprise. ;-)
Tennessee: Seventh arrest made for looting after storm
Looting A Big Problem In Tornado Damaged Tuscaloosa
TUSCALOOSA, Alabama -
Looting has become a serious problem in Tuscaloosa’s storm-damaged communities. Police and National Guard troops are closely patrolling the streets but say they can’t keep every looter away from homes and businesses.
Several looting arrests have already been made.
Police say people are stealing anything they can get their hands on from homes and businesses.
I’m with you “Army”. Shoot all of the scum bags. Keeps the shyster ACLU lawyers from making money.
Beautiful sight!
Gee whiz, there’s a shocker! All Obamabots to boot I’m sure!
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