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(September 14, 2008)--Houston Police Chief Harold Hurtt says officers made about 30 looting arrests in a 24-hour period from 6 p.m. Friday through 6 p.m. Saturday.

Houston officials have issued a weeklong curfew for the city devastated by Hurricane Ike, between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.

Hurtt says the looting arrests were the result of burglaries at pawnshops, convenience stores and auto-parts stores.

Hurtt said Sunday that the curfew was aimed more at protecting the public, than curbing looting, because most traffic lights are out and there's a lot of debris in the street.

Hurtt says arrests for curfew violations will only be made at "officer's discretion," and Mayor Bill White says the city would not order businesses to close at 9 p.m.

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Posted by: Texas Location: Texas on Sep 15, 2008 at 05:42 PM
This is the reason some people dont evacuate. They feel the storm is worth the risk for the big pay off.
Posted by: LN Location: Robinson on Sep 15, 2008 at 03:23 PM
These guys are lucky they weren't shot. People are sick and tired of thieves and to do this after Ike hit just shows what low life scum bags they are.
Posted by: The Patriot Location: Texas on Sep 15, 2008 at 03:03 PM
There's looting in Houston? Gee, who would have thought?
Posted by: Just sayin is all Location: Ft Hood on Sep 15, 2008 at 01:39 PM
Having just bought some Autoparts this weekend, I wouldnt mind getting in on some AutoZone action. IM KIDDING!
Posted by: R Location: My home on Sep 15, 2008 at 01:34 PM
Looks like old Lootie the Looter from NO and his kind are at it again huh.
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