The same technologies that for years have brought together the mostly benign and goofy "flash mobs," is being used to plan and execute bold robberies.
Called “flash robs,” these crimes are being organized by young teenagers through various social media outlets, most notably Twitter.
Some of the most brazen robberies take place in the light of day and on busy streets despite all the security cameras and the watchful eyes of workers.
The pack mentality emboldens the thieves to strike fast
Last week, four violent assaults and robberies occurred in Chicago’s upscale area of Streeterville. One man was dragged into the street and beaten by a group of 15 to 20 teenage males
Another man was robbed of his cell phone and camera after being knocked off his bike and punched by a group of teenage males.
workers at a retail store in Dupont Circle were caught off guard as a group of about 20 teenagers swarmed the store, taking over $20,000 worth of merchandise and promptly exiting the building
St. Paul Stores Suffer ‘Mob Thefts’: MyFoxTWINCITIES.com
http://lifeasweknowitorsomethingsimilar.blogspot.com/2011/06/flash-mob-robberies-on-rise.html
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/06/18/top-five-most-brazen-flash-mob-robberies/
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