The New York Police Dept. warns citizens about migrant pickpocket gangs in the city, citing an uptick in pickpocketing crimes. The NYPD also expresses concern about South American gangs operating in the city and suburbs. Similar issues are reported in Chicago and Los Angeles.
Key Points
Increase in pickpocketing crimes by migrant gangs in New York City
Concerns about cooperation between Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua and El Salvadoran MS13 in NYC
Rising arrests of Venezuelan illegal aliens in Chicago
Organized retail theft rings operated by migrants in major U.S. cities
Significant number of noncitizens with criminal histories arrested in Los Angeles