A woman was arrested after the police accused her of plundering a house The Palisades Fire Area, While she was wearing a T-shirt with an ironic explanation on it.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) ‘s Southern Division shared images on X of the recent arrest of Karen Matsey, who wore a “Palisades strong” shirt while allegedly stealing from a house “seriously affected” by the Palisades Fire.
Officers were called to a home on 21 February In the Pacific Palisades for a loot report. When officers arrived, they did not find Matsey because she had already fled the scene, but the victim could give a description of Matsey’s vehicle.
Officers were able to detect her at her home and found Different stolen antiques inside.
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The California Highway Patrol arrested a woman because he reportedly looted houses that were damaged in the fire of Palisades. (X/@Chpsouthern/Reuters/David Swanson)
Authorities said Matsey was arrested and is confronted with the charges of great theft.
Chris Margaris, head of CHP Southern Division, said that his officers “have remained actively involved in the recovery efforts for the Pacific Palisades community.”
“I am incredibly proud of the fast action that our officers took to protect the public and prevent further damage,” said Margaris in a statement about X. “Missing and helping those in need during this challenging period reflects The highest standard of the CHP. “
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Residents told CHP officers that they reportedly saw Karen Mastey plundering houses in the Pacific Palisades. (X/@Chpsouthern)
The police have since arrested dozens of people The Palisades Fire fueled on January 7.
WKP officers arrested a woman who was suspected of stealing from Palisades Homes while wearing a “Palisades strong” shirt. (X/@Chpsouthern)
The Santa Monica police previously announced that they had made 39 arrests in evacuation zones, where none of the suspects were inhabitants of the community.
Los Angeles police have 34 arrests made Since the start of the fires, which stated that those who are not accused of attempted burglary were picked up for evening clock violations, drug possession, warrants and probationary violations.
WKP officers said they recovered dozens of what they believe are stolen antiques in the house of Karen Matsey. (X/@Chpsouthern)
“In the Palisades area and the fires we have experienced in Los Angeles, it is not bad enough that we may have 40,000 people who have been evacuated from an area, and then we get a handful of people who want to come up with activity to the victim To make, “said Los Angeles Assistant police chief Blake Chow earlier in a statement. “It is not enough that they have to worry about their characteristics and rebuilding and things like that.”
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Authorities limit access to the area while residents try to erase toxic debris and start the reconstruction process, because the fire has destroyed or destroyed more than 10,000 structures in the PACIFT Palisades area.
Louis Casiano from Fox News Digital has contributed to this report.
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