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Looters are targeting homes which have been evacuated during the York floods.Looters are targeting homes which have been evacuated during the York floods.
There have been multiple reports of dry goods left outside flooded homes being stolen and driven away in white vans, according to West Yorkshire Police. There have been multiple reports of dry goods left outside flooded homes being stolen and driven away in white vans, according to police.
"It is impossible to comprehend why anyone would want to bring further suffering to those already in a very vulnerable situation," said Superintendent Mark Grange, of North Yorkshire Police to the BBC. North Yorkshire Police's Acting Superintendent, Mark Grange, said: “It is extremely disappointing to see victims of the floods being targeted in this way.
“It is impossible to comprehend why anyone would want to bring further suffering to those who are already in a very vulnerable situation.”
Many local residents were forced to leave their homes after the flooding and returned to find their valuables had been stolen.Many local residents were forced to leave their homes after the flooding and returned to find their valuables had been stolen.
Local resident Dr Thomas Green told the Daily Mail: “It was clear that they were taking small, expensive items that they could hide on their person. The TV and other large valuables were left behind.Local resident Dr Thomas Green told the Daily Mail: “It was clear that they were taking small, expensive items that they could hide on their person. The TV and other large valuables were left behind.
"Some of what was taken was insured and easily replaced, but some of the sentimental items we’ll never get back.""Some of what was taken was insured and easily replaced, but some of the sentimental items we’ll never get back."
No arrests have been made so far as police continue with their investigations.No arrests have been made so far as police continue with their investigations.
Officers have increased their patrols amid fears looters may continue to target empty houses.Officers have increased their patrols amid fears looters may continue to target empty houses.