LA looters target stars' abandoned mansions

Nine people charged in 'appalling' crime wave

- Christopher Bucktin

LOOTERS are targeting Hollywood's A-list homes, with police recovering a coveted Emmy Award.

Criminals have been rifling through mansions evacuated by the rich and famous as wildfires continue to burn through Los Angeles.

Authorities revealed that some suspects have posed as firefighters to bypass security and enter evacuation zones, exploiting the chaos to prey on vulnerable residents.

As well as the award, police have recovered almost £200,000 in valuables taken from properties.

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said: "These crimes are not only appalling but a brazen attack on our community during a time of unimaginable loss and grief."

Police have charged nine individuals with burglary and looting, including those accused of stealing the Emmy from an Altadena home.