Burglars attempt to steal from homes evacuated due to Rolling Hills Estates landslide

ROLLING HILLS ESTATES, Calif. (KABC) -- Two suspects were arrested after attempting to burglarize homes evacuated due to the landslide in Rolling Hills Estates.

The LASD announced the arrests Thursday morning once the suspects had been taken into custody.

The suspects attempted to flee the area, but with the help of the Torrance Police Department's use of drone aerials, deputies were able to make the arrests.

"We are grateful for the assistance our partners provided, as well as pleased we were able to apprehend these suspects. We are also appalled that there are people who see another person's misfortune as an opportunity for them to benefit," the LASD's Lomita Station wrote on Twitter.

A total of 17 homes have been evacuated due to the landslide, which first began on Saturday.

Initially, 12 homes were evacuated, but an additional five were red-tagged on Wednesday due to the continued sliding taking place in the area of Peartree Lane.

Sheriff's deputies are providing security in the area, while fire officials are monitoring other homes in the area for any shifting.

A $125,000 fund has been created to help evacuees with temporary housing, food and other essentials.

A town hall meeting is set for Monday about the landslide.