Arrests made in Los Angeles: Individual dressed as firefighter apprehended for burglary in Malibu region during wildfires, according to the sheriff.

In Los Angeles (KABC), a man posing as a firefighter was apprehended while burglarizing a residence in the Malibu region, shared Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Sheriff Robert Luna in a press briefing on Sunday.

According to Luna, he observed the man in the vicinity resembling a firefighter, seated. Luna approached the individual, checking on his well-being, only to realize that he was already restrained with handcuffs.

Following this encounter, the suspect was transferred to Los Angeles Police Department officials by the sheriff’s department. LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell announced that the man had been detained for masquerading as a firefighter.

“We have people who will go to all ends to do what it is they want to do to exploit the victims of this tragedy,” McDonnell said.

About 29 people have been arrested around the wildfires in the Los Angeles area, Luna said.

Luna said 25 people were arrested in the vicinity of the Eaton Fire. Authorities on Saturday night arrested six people – three for curfew violations and three others for additional charges, including carrying a concealed firearm and narcotics-related charges.

Luna said four people were arrested in the vicinity of the Palisades Fire area, including one on Saturday for a curfew violation.

McDonnell urged the public to avoid areas where mandatory evacuation orders are in place.

McDonnell also said a curfew order will remain in effect from 6 p.m. Sunday night to 6 a.m. Monday.

He said the curfew order is an important tool to “keep the burn areas and evacuated properties secure, keeping looters out.” It also helps keep public safety personnel safe, he said.

“Unless you’re public safety personnel or some other disaster workers, you have no reason to be at these locations, and if you are in those areas, you will be subject to arrest,” McDonnell said.