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Security footage shows heartless crooks rifling through multi-million dollar homes that were evacuated during the Los Angeles wildfires — with some even stealing an Emmy.
The footage shows burglars wearing gray sweats and carrying bookbags walking through the huge stairway of a Palisades house — seemingly one estimated to be worth around $34 million.
They stole property worth at least $200,000 — with one of the suspects, Travon Coleman, 27, then seriously injuring someone by crashing into their car while trying to flee the police, according to Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman.
Three people were arrested for that raid — including one who was allegedly armed — with another six also charged for looting homes evacuated in Altadena because of the deadly Eaton Fire
They include a group who stole an Emmy, the DA said, without detailing who it belonged to or what category it was for. However, cops quickly nabbed the suspects and recovered the award.
At least two of those charged so far — Coleman and Martrell Peoples, 22 — face up to life in prison if convicted.
“The question is not if, but when, you will be caught if you engage in these crimes,” Hochman told a press conference on Monday.
“These crimes are appalling and represent a direct attack on our community during a time of unprecedented loss and vulnerability.
“Let me be clear: If you exploit this tragedy to prey on victims of these deadly fires, we will find you and we will prosecute you to the fullest extent of the law.”
Last week, the California National Guard was deployed to the streets of Los Angeles in a bid to prevent looting and riots, as well as help emergency services fighting the flames.
Under California’s “three strikes” law, repeat offenders could face life in prison if caught looting.
At least 25 people have died and thousands of homes have been destroyed in a series of horror wildfires whipped up by powerful Santa Ana winds.
An area around the size of Brooklyn has been afflicted by the fires, which started on Jan. 7.
So far, police have made more than 40 arrests related to the fires in Los Angeles County.
Those include charges of burglary, looting, curfew violations, possession of narcotics, impersonating an officer, unauthorized drone usage, and possession of firefighters.
LAPD Assistant Chief Blake Chow warned those planning to take advantage of the historic crisis that they are “not gonna get away with it.”
“I just wanted to tell the residents of Los Angeles, this team has your back.”
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