Novi Police Link Recent Home Invasions to South American Gang Activity, Urge Local Vigilance

As local authorities look into the events that have affected houses in Oakland County, Novi, Michigan, is dealing with a string of home invasions that are thought to be the work of South American gangs. Four different break-ins between October 31 and November 15 have been recorded, according to CBS News Detroit. The Novi Police have linked the transnational gang to the crimes because of similarities in the things taken and the techniques used. Suspects targeted the houses after making sure no one was home because they were chosen for their remote locations that bordered fields or woodlands.

According to FOX 2 Detroit, the methods used are complex; thieves prefer to take easily transportable valuables like cash, jewels, and small safes, and they use Wi-Fi jammers to tamper with home security systems. officers have responded by asking residents to strengthen their homes with hard-wired security systems that are impervious to the jamming devices the burglars used. They have also launched an application called “Home Watch” to recruit officers to watch vacant homes.

The Oakland County Sheriff, Michael Bouchard, contributed to the story by describing the diverse methods of operation of the various national groups involved. Meanwhile, ClickOnDetroit featured disturbing details from homeowners and law enforcement observations, exposing a pattern of the suspects scoping out potential targets to learn the routines of residents. The gangs, which operate in small teams, have used sophisticated surveillance equipment to perfect their illicit craft. “The Chileans [are methodical], while the Colombians and Venezuelans can be more opportunistic and willing to resort to violence,” Bouchard stated.

In addition to requesting anyone with knowledge to come forward and call the Novi Police at 248-348-7100, police are advising neighbors to report any suspicious behavior or cars as soon as possible.

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