Wilmington, NC (AP) - Authorities cracking down on looting and break-ins in one North Carolina county impacted by Florence say they've arrested more than a dozen people. Three of those arrests came after an online undercover sting operation.
News outlets cite Jacksonville police as saying officers saw a broken-out front window at an athletic shoe store but the investigation had to be delayed during the storm's passage - and until they could contact the owners.
Police say the suspects were using an online app to sell stolen goods to undercover officers. The three were charged with felony breaking and entering, looting, curfew violation and other charges. They say they recovered dozens of pairs of stolen shoes, as well as clothing, many of the items with security devices and tags still attached.
The three men were all given $70,000 secured bonds. It's not known if they have attorneys.
