And I agree, the caption stands, because that is what the reporter put there, regardless to the reason or situation, and I certainly don't fault you in any way, shape, or form for that fact.
I have not looked at all the photos. just the one linked and the next one in series.
Haiti earthquake (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times / January 15, 2010) A Haitian police officer ties up a suspected looter who was carrying a bag of canned milk.