Hannah Brewer, a local news reporter, drove by the Wilmington Family Dollar store and noted that looting that was occurring there. She documented the situation on camera and contacted police. But the management told police not to intervene.
Blue Lives Matter reported that the store reportedly told police not to intervene if people looted. If the management of the store was refusing to press charges, police would have been unable to accomplish much by intervening. But never fear, the looters will not get away with it “scott-free.”
There were men with masks on across the street from the store. Ms Brewer was in danger, but may not have realized it. Her bosses finally pulled her out of the scene.
EXCLUSIVE: This is video I shot outside a Family Dollar in Wilmington. @WilmingtonPD say they are aware of the looting and were told not to intervene by store management. #HurricaneFlorence has turned #wilmingtonNC into chaos @WFMY pic.twitter.com/5d7IX5iKWJ
— Hannah Brewer (@hbrewernews) September 15, 2018
NEWS ALERT – We are aware of the looting occurring at the Family Dollar Store at 13th & Greenfield Sts, unfortunately management has asked not to intervene at this time.
— Wilmington Police (@WilmingtonPD) September 15, 2018
In response to looting in the area, an extended curfew is now in place for the block between 13th, 14th, Greenfield and Martin Streets. This curfew went into effect at 5 pm and will remain in effect until 6 am. The citywide curfew will run from 10 pm until 6 am.
— Wilmington NC (@CityofWilm) September 15, 2018
WECT reported that the District Attorney in Wilmington had advertised earlier in the week that he was clearing out room in the jail for looters. He told police to “aggressively” pursue those to took advantage of the situation by stealing. He said authorities will try to identify the people from the video.
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“There is a vacancy sign on our jail. We have room for people who are going to show the worst in humanity during this. If that means going into unoccupied homes because people have left or looting property that’s exposed to the elements or price gouging that comes in the wake of clean up.” District Attorney Ben David
Five of the looters have been arrested based on identification from the video that Hannah shot. Being told to stand down during a disaster is a disaster all of its own. The District Attorney and Wilmington Police will charge the offenders however they can at this point.
NEWS ALERT – Wilmington Police are identifying looters who took items from a local Family Dollar Store Saturday afternoon, despite initial concerns from the store management we will charge them to fullest extent of the law.
— Wilmington Police (@WilmingtonPD) September 15, 2018
NEWS ALERT – Moments ago officers arrested five individuals who broke in and looted the Dollar General at 5th & Dawson Streets. Charges are pending and those details will be released as they become available.
— Wilmington Police (@WilmingtonPD) September 15, 2018
Comments
The comments on both Hannah Brewer’s Tweet and the Wilmington Police are telling of the attitudes prevalent in today’s world. One side saw the looting as bad, the others said the Family Dollar was “just trying to help” during a disaster and will get a hefty insurance payout (but not if they told police to stay away – just sayin’).
Amanda tweeted:
“They’re not encouraging looting …they are being gracious in a time of need. Have you ever barely survived regular life and then had to survive a DEADLY hurricane too? People are just trying to eat drink and wipe their ass. Back off my city, please.”
Charlie tweeted:
“Agree. Don’t approve of stealing but know it is a dire situation for many. TG for dollar stores! Admire that @myfamilydollar chose to de-escalate this. I am sure these folk’s will #payitforward #Florence”
AlabamaW tweeted:
“But you are suppose to honor the law? What are we teaching people? The insurance carrier will not be happy with management.”
CB tweeted:
“The people defending this are just as much a part of the problem as the thieves themselves! Everyone is acting like because there was a hurricane it gives you the right to steal?! They aren’t that desperate. There are shelters. There are restaurants and stores opening up.”
H/T Uncle Sam’s Misguided Children
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