Santa Monica Police Department has released mugshots on Monday of three people suspected of looting during the ongoing Palasides fire that has devastated Los Angeles.
Why It Matters
Looting has been reported within evacuation zones of fires raging in the Los Angeles area. L.A. county public officials have warned some individuals are targeting vulnerable communities by burglarizing and looting homes.
The ongoing fires have claimed at least 24 lives, with 16 people missing, and destroyed more than 12,000 structures. More than 105,000 residents still under evacuation orders.
What to Know
More than 40 arrests have been made in evacuation zones by Santa Monica police has since the start of the Palisades fire on January 7.
Ten burglary suspects were discovered within the Palisades fire evacuation zones. Police said six of the ten suspects were carrying “burglary tools.”…