Minneapolis liquor store looted after tornado

Twin Cities ^ | 23 May 2011 | Andy Greder

[SkyPilot]

Soon after a tornado ripped through North Minneapolis pm Sunday afternoon, an estimated 20 looters ripped off Broadway Liquor Outlet.

The high winds that downed trees and tore off roofs in the area also smashed the glass storefront of the liquor store at 2201 W. Broadway Ave., which was closed.

The looters stole liquor, cigarettes and cash, said owner Dean Rose. The store had plywood boards nailed to its exterior by 7:30 p.m., but broken glass and cases of beer could be seen scattered on the floor inside. Rose said Sunday night he didn't know the extent of the theft.

Minneapolis Police on Sunday night could not confirm reports of looting.

"It's devastating," said Rose, the third generation of his family to run the store. "It puts us out of business."

"It's an unfortunate disaster," he said. "The whole community has been hit hard."

Asia Harris, 26, of Minneapolis said she saw the looters as the storm struck. Debris hit the Honda Accord she was driving, but she took notice of the thefts.

"Once it hit, they started taking things out," she said

[SkyPilot]

I have been to Minneapolis, but I am not that familiar. Isn't the north side where most of the crimes, drugs, and gangs are located?

[American Quilter]

And Democrats.

[Kartographer]

I am confused I didn’t think that the Amish drank alcoholic beverages?

[SkyPilot]

I Googled "North Minneapolis" and this is a image that came up. The caption was: "North Minneapolis Foreclosures."

[Lockbar]

Mmmmmm, Mmmmmmm, Mmmmmmm!

[JimRed]

I suppose the security cameras were out with power loss?

[forgotten man]

Looting is a racist term. We should call it “non traditional shopping.” /s

[SkyPilot]

[maggief]

Obama voters ... 97%.

[caww]

Some have learned thru the generations to take while the taking is there to be had....

[maggief]

ETA ... /sarc.

[SkyPilot]

"Once it hit, they started taking things out,"

I guess that is as good a euphemism for stealing as any other.

[Gaffer]

I guess nobody got a pic of Heinekin Man from N.O there did they?

[SkyPilot]

Obama voters ... 97%.

Is that a real statistic for North Minneapolis?

[Fresh Wind]

Good thing there wasn’t any redlining when they handed out the loans.

[max americana]

>”Once it hit, they started taking things out,” she said

Like wide receivers in an NFL game..ooops.

[maggief]

[maggief]

Very probable, but I didn’t have a link.

[Parmenio]

It might be a bit low. I’d say 98% Obama at least.

[SkyPilot]

Ha. I just remembered something. On Philadelphia local news television during the Presidential election of 2008, they were reporting various communities and the results. I don't know if it was a mistake or what it was, but the new commentator said something like: "And Camden NJ, with 120% of the vote in, is currently leaning heavily towards Senator Obama...."