November 24, 2012

Storm victims’ homes looted over holiday

Thieves add ‘insult to injury’ in the Breezy Point neighborhood of New York City.

The Associated Press

NEW YORK — Some residents of a New York City neighborhood that suffered fire and flooding during superstorm Sandy say thieves looted their damaged houses over Thanksgiving.

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The New York Post reports that thieves struck at least three homes in the Breezy Point section of Queens.

One couple lost a $25,000 coin collection along with jewelry and watches.

The break-ins occurred Wednesday or Thursday, when many residents were away for the holiday.

Robert Bainbridge says looters took $400 in two change jars. He says he’s trying to repair his flooded home and the theft “adds insult to injury.”

The Post reports that there were 14 home break-ins in Breezy Point from Nov. 12 to Nov. 18. There were none during the same period last year.

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