Looters emptied the Quiksilver outlet store in New Brighton, New Zealand (a suburb of Christchurch) following the Monday, February 21, 2011 earthquake in which at least 123 people have died, according to a story on Stuff.co.nz.
Staff hastily secured the store after the quake before rushing off to check on their families. . . Employee Marcel Hoogerwerf discovered the looting on Wednesday morning when he went to assess the damage. . . “They’ve just stolen jeans, hoodies, shoes and shorts,” he said. “I know I don’t own the gear but I feel semi-responsible for it. . . “They’ve taken luggage to put the stolen gear in. They’ve gone shopping when no one’s been here.”
Looters also made off with what Stuff reported as “a small amount of cash was also taken.” Classy.
[Link: Stuff.co.nz]
Being from Christchurch myself (though in Canada at the moment), I find it incredulous that there are scumbags out there whose first thought isn’t to ensure their family et al are safe, but to rip off local businesses. I hope they get caught and have the book thrown at them!
KARMA IS A BITCH !
WTF? Is this news? I guess the awesome relief effort and charity work isn’t worth reporting, you guys are so negative sometimes
Relax…Earthquakes without looters is like Charlie Sheen without hookers and blow. It’s all part of the disaster experience.
if you see a dude in roxy jeans, you know that fucker stol… oh wait, that’s normal wear for ”males” now.
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