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News.com.au
7 days ago
- News.com.au
Family home looted after landslide evacuation in Newcastle
Opportunistic thieves have re-traumatised an Australian family who were already grappling with an unbearably difficult situation. The Morgan family were left devastated when a dangerous landslide forced them to evacuate their home in the Newcastle suburb of New Lambton on May 23. Forced to live in hotels while geotechnical engineers take several weeks to assess the safety of their house, the family of four was given the opportunity to periodically return to the house in order to collect essential items like clothes and toiletries. Recently, the family returned to their home to find numerous valuables gone with clear signs of pillaging noted throughout the building. 'My husband's father died when he was eleven and the only thing he has from his father was a pocket watch, and that's gone,' Leonie Morgan said. 'They took my grandmother's pearls I'd inherited.' Out of the fifteen properties evacuated on the street, three in total are alleged to have been looted, and Ms Morgan believes more people have tried to enter the home since the initial robbery. In the aftermath of the first robbery, Ms Morgan's husband boarded up the home with wooden panels in an attempt to mitigate any further attempts – but that hasn't stopped would-be criminals from trying. In a more recent trip to the house, the family found the front door partially kicked in. 'People are still trying to get in, not that there's anything left to take,' Ms Morgan said. In response to the looting, the family placed a letter on the front door of the home, instructing would-be bandits to leave the place alone. 'Hi visitors, our home has already been robbed and ransacked,' the note reads. 'All the good stuff is gone!' NSW Police said a man was arrested early on Wednesday morning after he was allegedly seen leaving one of the vacated properties. Upon being searched by officers, the 28-year-old was found stolen bank cards, perfume bottles, electronics, watches and miscellaneous pieces of jewellery. He has been charged with numerous offences, and has been granted conditional bail.
Fox News
17-06-2025
- Fox News
Over 100 looters ransack AutoZone in possible LA street takeover
Print Close By Danielle Wallace, Bonny Chu Published June 17, 2025 A massive mob of looters stormed and ransacked an AutoZone store in southern Los Angeles early Monday morning in a possible street takeover that resulted in significant damage and merchandise losses. A crowd of more than 100 individuals were seen breaking into the store around 4:00 a.m., Fox 11 Los Angeles reported, citing police and footage from the Citizen app. "A radio call was generated for a 'Burglary Suspects There Now' on the 9800 block of South Hoover Street," the Los Angeles Police Department told Fox News Digital. "Comments of the call stated there were approximately 20 suspects removing merchandise from a business." Individuals ripped open a metal fence, shattered glass and broke display cases to steal merchandise, Fox 11 reported. It remains unclear how much in value was taken during the incident. CALIFORNIA LOOTERS NOW FACE 'HARD-CHARGING' CONSEQUENCES AFTER BLUE STATE ABANDONED SOFT-ON-CRIME APPROACH The suspects involved fled before officers arrived, according to the police. A burglary report was filed, and detectives are now investigating whether the incident had "any connection to a street takeover." WILD LA PARTY DEVOLVES INTO CHAOS WITH VANDALISM, FIRE BREATHING MAN, AND INJURED COPS This is the second time in nearly one year that the same AutoZone store was subjected to a similar looting event stemming from a street takeover, Fox 11 reported. AMERICAN CAR THEFTS SURGE AS TEENAGE BANDITS, INTERNATIONAL CRIME RINGS SHIP STOLEN VEHICLES OVERSEAS CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Police estimated that last year's incident resulted in $67,000 in merchandise losses, according to the local outlet. Following the 2024 incident, security camera footage helped law enforcement in identifying and arresting many of the suspects, the outlet added. Print Close URL
Daily Mail
17-06-2025
- Daily Mail
Brazen teens loot store amid parking lot boxing match between two women
More than 50 youths looted an Arizona gas station convenience store after a brazen brawl broke out in the parking lot. A massive crowd swarmed the parking lot of the QuikTrip gas station in Surprise to watch as two unidentified women engaged in a full-on boxing match, surveillance video obtained by the Daily Mail reveals. The women threw punches back and forth, seemingly trying to take each other to the ground, as the jeering crowd circled around and recorded the chaos on their phones. A white pick-up truck, likely at the scene to utilize the station's services, slowly drives through the unnoticing crowd as they remain fully engaged in the fight. The clip cuts to a view from inside the shop, where the youths snatched alcohol right out of the coolers, before running outside without paying. A store attendant tries to intervene and appears to plead with the group - but they blatantly ignore him and continue their looting mission. The video, once again, cuts back outside where the teens are seen fleeing through the parking lot on foot with the stolen goods in tow. Others piled into cars before speeding off the premises. The brawl broke out in sprawling Phoenix suburb Saturday night at a gas station near Loop 303 and Bell Road in the early hours of Sunday morning. Police said more than 50 people 'engaged in disorderly conduct and looting of a convenience store'. Investigators allege the 'reckless criminal behavior' by the group 'directly interfered with access to a nearby hospital, affecting patients needing emergency medical care'. They did not disclose what specific products were snatched from the store, though the surveillance footage shows the group grabbing alcoholic beverages out of the coolers. Some teens were heard making 'politically motivated comments', police told ABC 15, but did not disclose what specifically was said. Police added it is 'unknown' if the incident was related to the No Kings protest that took place earlier that day. Business resumed as usual at the QuikTrip later that day, FOX 10 reports. Meanwhile, police have asked for the 'community's assistance in identifying the individuals involved'. The Surprise Police Department says it has a 'zero tolerance for criminal activity' and is actively investigating the incident. 'We will use every available resource, including surveillance footage, witness statements, and digital evidence, to identify, arrest, and prosecute all individuals involved to the fullest extent of the law,' the force said in a statement. 'The safety of our community is our top priority. We stand with our local businesses, our healthcare providers, and every resident of Surprise who deserves to live in a safe, peaceful city.' Anyone with details about the crime is encouraged to contact the Surprise Police Department at 623-222-TIPS (8477) or via email at crimetips@ The incident came just hours after No Kings protests swept across the country on Saturday, with organizers saying millions rallied against what they described as President Donald Trump's authoritarian tendencies. Confrontations were largely isolated. An innocent bystander was shot in Utah after a man brandished a rifle during the rally. He later died from his injuries. In Riverside, California, authorities said a driver of an SUV struck a woman who was participating in a demonstration and sped away. The woman had 'significant injuries' but was stable, police said, adding that they were still searching for the driver. Outside the Arizona statehouse, a social media video showed protesters Saturday jeering at and then skirmishing with a masked man, who eventually pulled out a handgun, causing the crowd to scatter. Another video showed Arizona Department of Public Safety officers taking the man into custody.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Yahoo
Large mob ransacks South Los Angeles AutoZone; incident may be connected to street takeover
A large mob was seen looting an AutoZone store in South Los Angeles early Monday morning, and the incident was likely connected to a street takeover that took place nearby. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, officers were dispatched to Hoover Street and Century Boulevard in the Vermont Vista neighborhood around 4:25 a.m. Property was taken, LAPD confirmed, although they did not go into detail on what exactly was stolen. Footage posted to the Citizen App shows a crowd of people outside the store and an adjacent gas station, as tires could be heard screeching in the background. Skid marks were later seen on the street. A woman was heard saying, 'Somebody call 911; they're looting the AutoZone again.' KTLA has previously reported on two incidents that took place at the same location, one in June 2024 and another three months later in September. At least 50 people were said to have been involved in the June incident, with 'hundreds' participating in the September ransacking, according to the LAPD. Police did not disclose exactly how many suspects were involved on Sunday, but did say the incident may be connected to a nearby street takeover. Culver City man claims pair of thieves stole his classic car, motorcycle on Father's Day Video from the scene obtained by KTLA shows the aftermath of the looting, which left the front window of the business destroyed and merchandise scattered throughout the store, in addition to on the sidewalk and in the parking lot. Expletives were also spray-painted on the exterior wall, one of which was directed at ICE. Also scrawled on the wall was 'LL Huncho' — the 'LL' likely standing for 'Long Live.' According to LAPD, no arrests were made in connection with the looting on Sunday. Nancy Fontan contributed to this report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
16-06-2025
- CBS News
AutoZone in South Los Angeles looted during possible street takeover, LAPD says
An AutoZonne in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Vermont Vista was looted during a possible street takeover on Monday morning, The Los Angeles Police Department said they received a call around 4:25 a.m. about a burglary on the 9800 block of South Hoover Street. Police believe several people entered the business and began taking merchandise. Police also found graffiti on the side of the business when they arrived. Last June, the same business was also looted during a street takeover by a crowd of people. No arrests have been made. The incident is still under investigation.
