Police say reports of looters in Jacksonville Beach are false.
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said a rumor was started on social media and quickly spread.
They said beach police have received no reports of looting anywhere in the city.
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JAX Beach confirms there has been no looters roaming around JAX Beach.This was been made up and grew legs on social media. #HurricaneMatthew
— Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) October 6, 2016
JAX Beach confirms there has been no looters roaming around JAX Beach.This was been made up and grew legs on social media. #HurricaneMatthew
— Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) October 6, 2016
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Posted by Action News Jax on Thursday, October 6, 2016
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