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.

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

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