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WILMINGTON, N.C. (WTVD) –
As tropical storm Florence continues to roam the Carolinas, some people have taken advantage of the time to ransack a number of Wilmington stores.
On Saturday afternoon, dozens of individuals went into the Family Dollar on Greenfield Street and chose the clean place.
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The Wilmington police were dispatched, but he was asked to leave the store's office.
At approximately 6:40 pm, police were sent in response to another looting incident at Dollar General on Dawson Street.
Officials say five people were charged in connection with this robbery.
News Alert – A few moments ago, officers arrested five people who broke into and looted the Dollar General at 5th and Dawson Street. Fees are pending and these details will be published as soon as they are available.
– Wilmington Police (@WilmingtonPD) September 15, 2018
Regarding the looting of the Family Dollar on Greenfield Street, the Wilmington police said that despite the wishes of the store manager, they would still look for the people who stole the store and accused them "to the fullest extent of the law. ".
NEWS ALERT – Wilmington police identify looters who took items from a Family Dollar Store on Saturday afternoon, despite initial concerns from store management, we will bill them to the fullest extent of the law.
– Wilmington Police (@WilmingtonPD) September 15, 2018
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