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A woman was arrested after the police accused her of looting a house in the Palisades Fire area while she was wearing a T-shirt with an ironic explanation.

The Southern Division of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) shared pictures about X of the recent arrest of Karen Matsey, who wore a “Palisades Strong” shirt, while he was allegedly steeled by a “house steel seriously affected by the Palisades Fire.

On February 21, the officials were called for a looting report for a residence in the Pacific palisades. When the officials arrived, they didn't find Matsey because she had already fled the scene, but the victim was able to give a description of Matsey's vehicle.

The officials were able to find them at home and found several stolen antiques inside.

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The California Highway Patrol arrested a woman because she allegedly looted houses damaged in the Palisades Fire. (X/@ChpSouthern/Reuters/David Swanson)

The authorities said Matsey had been arrested and was charged with great theft.

Chris Margaris, head of the Chp Southern Division, said that his officers are “actively involved in the restoration efforts for the municipality of Pacific Palisades”.

“I am incredibly proud of the fast measures of our civil servants to protect the public and prevent further damage” of the CHP. “

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The residents said CHP officials that Karen Mastey allegedly looted houses in the Pacific palisades.

The residents said CHP officials that Karen Mastey allegedly looted houses in the Pacific palisades. (X/@chpSouthern)

The police have arrested dozens of people in connection with looting since the fire of the Palisad was triggered on January 7th.

According to Los Angeles County, nine is accused of looting houses in forest fire zones

CHP Southern in Palisade's fire area

CHP officials arrested a woman who was suspected of stealing houses from Palisades while he was wearing a “Palisades Strong” shirt. (X/@chpSouthern)

The Santa Monica police authority previously announced that they had made 39 arrests in evacuation zones, with none of the suspicious residents of the community.

The police authority in Los Angeles has carried out 34 arrests since the beginning of fires and explains that those who are not charged because of attempted burglary were taken up due to violations of the outcome, the drug ownership, the ownership of the drug and the suspended sentence.

Alleged stolen antiques

CHP officials said that they had stolen dozens of what they believe in Karen Matseys at home. (X/@chpSouthern)

“In the area of ​​Palisades and the fires we have experienced in Los Angeles, it is not bad enough that we have 40,000 people who may have been evacuated from an area, and then we get a handful of people who come up want to sacrifice the activity to sacrifice it, “said the deputy chief of police of Los Angeles, Blake Chow, previously in an explanation. “It is not enough that you have to worry about your properties and reconstruction and things like that.”

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The authorities have restricted access to the area because the residents try to extinguish toxic deposits and start reconstruction when the fire damaged or destroyed over 10,000 structures in the area of ​​the Pacific Palisades.

Louis Casiano from Fox News Digital contributed to this report.

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