Read Larry Emdur's explosive spray at looters targeting flood victims: 'All of Australia hates you'

TV personality Larry Emdur has scolded looters targeting Australia’s flood victims.

Following reports of heartless thieves targeting devastated parts of Queensland, the Morning Show presenter took to Instagram to voice his frustrations on Wednesday. 

‘Dear absolute ****ing arseholes looting houses and businesses in devastated flood zones,’ Emdur wrote.

‘…know this, every single person in Australia hates you right now!

Looters in Queensland have targeted empty businesses and home in already devastated communities

‘You are beyond pathetic’ Emdur has a stern message for thieves in the nation’s flooded areas

‘Stealing from people who have lost everything…. You are beyond pathetic !!’ 

Some communities on Australia’s eastern coast are still inundated with floodwater in the wake of huge downpours from an east coast low.  

While most volunteer to help in rescue and clean up efforts, police have slammed thieves who have looted empty homes and businesses in Queensland.

Commenters on Emdur’s post also rushed to condemn the looters. 

‘Looting shouldn’t even be a word let alone a thing to cross peoples awful minds.’ one wrote.

‘I hate people but then you look on the other side , all the people who are coming out and volunteering help. You have to think there are far more decent people in the world ❤️❤️’ wrote another.

Police Minister Mark Ryan told looters: ‘What you are doing is not just illegal, but you are also grubs.

‘You are preying on the most vulnerable Queenslanders, at the time they are most vulnerable.’

The record-breaking weather has left towns like Gympie (pictured) submerged in floodwater 

Queensland flood victims targeted by looters 

Reports of looting in flood-ravaged Queensland have infuriated a community still reeling from devastating floods that have so far claimed nine lives and left a trail of devastation expected to cost billions of dollars.

The state’s ‘mud army’ is out in force, it has not stopped opportunistic looters picking through the devastation, with police stepping up patrols in response.

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the behaviour was ‘absolutely outrageous’.

‘The police commissioner was telling me that some people in the Ipswich area were going in and looting while people were homeless,’ the premier told reporters.

‘I don’t know where it stops. 

Queensland Premier Anastasia Palaszczuk labelled looting behaviour as ‘absolutely outrageous’

‘These people have got to have a good hard look at themselves … I cannot believe it in this day and age people would do that.’

Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll confirmed reports of looting at Bundamba, Goodna and Blackstone, west of Brisbane.

‘I cannot overstate how disappointed and disgusted I am that this has occurred in areas where people have had to leave their houses,’ Commissioner Carroll said.

‘Through this operation, we will ensure there is a strong police presence in flood-affected areas to protect our community against heartless thieves.

‘Our message to anyone thinking about stealing from homes or businesses is that you can expect police to track you down and ensure you are held responsible for your actions.’

Towns like Bundamba, Blackstone and Ipswich have reported cases of looting as people have returned to inspect homes and stores

A 21-year-old man has been arrested and charged with burglary as detectives investigate at least two other matters.

Police allege he used a canoe to navigate through floodwater before allegedly breaking into the freezer of a Brisbane Road convenience store and stealing several items.

A flooded charity store on Coal Street in Bundamba was also targeted on Monday night, with jewellery and cash stolen.

In Blackstone, one evacuated resident returned to find their property had been broken into, with a door damaged and several items of value stolen.

Police have launched Operation Uniform Nash in a bid to stop looters in their tracks.

Around the clock local patrols are underway in flood zone areas using water police and Polair.