Reports of looting in Fort Pierce had business owners on edge Monday, even as they tried to sort out the damage done to their storefronts by Hurricane Frances.
St. Lucie County Sheriff Ken Mascara said there had been eight arrests on burglary and theft charges directly related to the storm as of Monday morning, including two Fort Pierce teens.
Those arrested were taken to a jail without power, running water or flushing toilets. Thirty portable toilets arrived Monday, 30 more are expected today.