Looting Widely Reported in Regions Affected by Sandy

Something else Chris Matthews may be happy about

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – In the wake ofsuperstorm Sandy, reports of lootings across the Tri-State have been widespread.

Areas hit especially hard by Sandy continue to deal with dealing with lawlessness.

Rockaways residents told 1010 WINS reporter Gary Baumgarten that looting and thievery have become such serious threats that taking up arms and fleeing town are the best options for staying safe.