Jacksonville police arrest suspected Hurricane Irma looter

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The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office arrested a suspected looter in Jacksonville as Hurricane Irma approached Jacksonville.

JSO reported that Chaseton Massingale was arrested Saturday on suspicion of armed burglary at the 7-Eleven at 123 Julia Street.

JSO received reports and descriptions of a suspicious person in the area, and witnesses said people were running out of the store with items.

According to JSO, the suspect admitted to the incident and officers found an armed firearm in his backpack.

Cox Media Group