- Three Venezuelan migrants arrested in Bronx for series of crimes, including robberies and larcenies
- Authorities link suspects to at least 62 incidents of stealing women’s pocketbooks and phones
- New York police emphasize commitment to pursuing and bringing to justice those who commit crimes in the city.
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Three individuals who are believed to be migrants from Venezuela were arrested in the Bronx on Monday night for a series of crimes, according to the New York Police Department. The suspects were apprehended after a search warrant was executed at a suspected safe house. They are expected to face charges including multiple robberies and grand larcenies, and additional individuals are being sought in connection with the crimes. Authorities have linked the arrested men to at least 62 incidents involving the theft of women’s pocketbooks and phones. The stolen phones were reportedly being used to access Apple Pay and make fraudulent purchases with linked credit cards.
In a tweet, NYPD Assistant Commissioner Kaz Daughtry expressed the unfortunate reality that while most migrants come to New York City in search of a better life, some also engage in criminal activities. He commended the progress made in apprehending the suspects involved in the city’s largest robbery pattern, emphasizing that those who commit crimes in the city will be pursued and brought to justice.
This recent arrest follows another prominent case involving migrants last week. At least six asylum-seekers were arrested in Times Square after assaulting police officers. The incident, which was captured on video, is still under investigation, and additional suspects involved in the attack are being sought.
In a separate investigation, authorities are looking into whether four defendants who were previously released without bail boarded a bus to California using fake names. The Manhattan district attorney’s office, along with law enforcement agencies, is actively pursuing this line of inquiry.
The recent arrests highlight the ongoing challenges faced by both law enforcement agencies and the justice system when it comes to addressing crimes committed by migrants. While the majority of migrants come to New York City with good intentions, there is a need to address those who exploit the opportunities for criminal activities.