Looting After Hurricane Harvey
Published: Oct 03, 2017 in Criminal DefenseAlong with any natural disaster comes the fear of looting – people stealing products from stores during and right after the emergency. Panic arose during Hurricane Harvey, which made landfall on August 25 as a Category 4 hurricane with winds upward of 130 mph. Harvey caused up to 61 inches of rainfall in some areas, causing massive flooding throughout parts of Texas and Louisiana. There have been accounts of looting after Harvey, and even video that seems to suggest robberies and theft. However, experts say the fear of a crime…