Los Angeles Gangs Are Prowling The City In Crews, Targeting And Robbing The Super Rich, Police Say

Gangs across Los Angeles are focusing their efforts on wealthy targets in the city, with 17 criminal organizations tracking and violently robbing citizens of luxury items, including watches and jewelry.

The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) said the “follow home” crimes occur when a suspect follows a potential victim to an isolated location from luxury vistas, including expensive restaurants and boutiques, according to the Los Angles Times. The LAPD said suspects rob the victims of high-cost items and sell them to buyers on the black-market, the outlet reported.

“There’s no chance or opportunity for these...