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York flooding: Looters target victims' homes | |
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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 police. | |
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. |