Los Angeles sheriff confirms wildfire looting arrests

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Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna outlined the security efforts around the fires, including patrols, manning road closures, and providing security for those evacuating.
Live news: Los Angeles sheriff confirms wildfire looting arrests
Los Angeles officials said on Thursday they had arrested 20 people for looting as vast swaths of the city have been left abandoned due to the wildfire evacuations.
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20 people arrested for looting in Los Angeles area wildfire zones
At least 20 people have been arrested for looting in the wildfire evacuation zones in metro Los Angeles this week, authorities revealed on Thursday. “20 individuals chose to go into our areas and deprive these poor people who have been through so much of their property,
At least 20 people have been arrested on suspicion of looting during L.A. County wildfires, sheriff says
At least 20 people have been arrested on suspicion of looting during the wildfires raging in Los Angeles, according to officials.
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I promise you, you will be held accountable,” Los Angeles Supervisor Kathryn Barger said at a press conference Thursday
20 suspected looters arrested in Southern California fire zones
This is simply unacceptable,” LA County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger said. “… I promise you, you will be held accountable.
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