The New York Police Department is searching for the ringleader of a gang made up of illegal immigrants that has been tied to dozens of robberies across the city, mostly targeting women.
Victor Perra, 30, was released on bail in December after being arrested for grand larceny just months after arriving in the United States from Venezuela. According to the New York Post, Cleyber Andrade, 19, and Juan Uzcatgui, 23, were recently arrested in connection to the robbery ring.
In a press conference, NYPD Chief Detective Joe Kenny explained that the crimes involved “multiple thieves on mopeds snatching cell phones and purses from their victims,” noting that the mopeds themselves were more often than not stolen as well.
He said that the first incident occurred in November 2023, with the most recent taking place on February 4. Crimes committed by the gang, whose members have been mapped out in Citywide Grand…
