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Opportunist ghouls looting stricken Palisades residents as they try to rebuild
- Latest: eight thefts targeting building sites have occurred in the Palisades this month, per an LAPD email.
- Officials say darkness around job sites aids thieves, with limited evening lighting noted by police.
- Residents are urged to harden targets with cameras and solar lights while crews secure sites.
- Homeowners say police responsiveness falls short, prompting private security use.
- The thefts are occurring as residents rebuild from last year’s fires, intensifying community concerns.
- Residents report multiple incidents involve large quantities of building materials and copper wire.
- Community leaders call for stronger enforcement and public awareness as cases rise.
- Some residents describe the thefts as a government failure requiring action.
- Local builder notes theft may be linked to subcontractor pay issues, complicating the picture.
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