String of burglaries rocking LA residential area committed by South American gangs, DA says
A series of burglaries in Los Angeles has been linked to South American gangs, leading to the arrest of several suspects. The Los Angeles County District Attorney detailed the tactics used by these gangs, including break-ins while residents are home. Authorities are working together to combat this crime wave, which has raised concerns among local residents and officials.
- ▪Seven South American gang members have been arrested for a string of burglaries in Los Angeles.
- ▪Kevin Diaz faces 18 felony charges after attempting to rob a home while a family was inside.
- ▪Investigators have linked Diaz to 17 other burglaries dating back to January 2025.
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| Canonical URL | https://nypost.com/2026/05/20/us-news/south-american-gangs-responsible-for-string-of-la-home-robberies/ |
| Publication time | Wed, 20 May 2026 16:44:27 -0400 |
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Metro String of burglaries rocking LA residential area committed by South American gangs, DA says By Jeremy Louwerse Published May 20, 2026, 4:44 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Seven South American gang members — including four Colombian nationals — accused of using brazen tactics to rob unsuspecting homeowners across Los Angeles, including during break-ins with terrified residents still inside, have been arrested. 9 Diaz caught on camera Jonathan Alcorn for CA Post Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman hosted a press conference Wednesday where he described the crime spree and main offenders taken down by the LAPD.
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