lootingcrews
nounUK /ˈluːtɪŋ kruːz/
US /ˈluːtɪŋ kruːz/
Groups of people who steal things from shops or homes, especially during a big mess or trouble.
The police stopped the lootingcrews before they could break into the stores.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Teams of people who take things by force, often in a war.
Soldiers chased away the lootingcrews that were taking food from the village.
3. Groups that grab goods quickly when there is no one to stop them.
After the storm, lootingcrews ran through the empty streets.
4. Bands of people who steal from broken buildings or cars.
The neighborhood watch kept an eye out for lootingcrews at night.