A 28-year-old woman from Union City, New Jersey was arrested for organizing a pickpocketing scheme at the Empire Live Concert Venue on Saturday, March 21, 2026 around 11:15 p.m.. Police responded to 93 North Pearl St after security caught a 16-year-old male trying to steal a cell phone. Several phones were found in his possession, and both suspects were taken into custody.
Detectives found that the woman contacted the teen from Brooklyn through Facebook and planned the trip to Albany to steal phones from concertgoers. She faces multiple charges including five counts of Grand Larceny 4th and one count of Endangering the Welfare of a Child. The teen faces similar charges and will appear in Albany County Family Court. Police remind parents to monitor their children’s online activity and urge event attendees to keep belongings secure…