US EditionBurglars used Grindr to meet London victims at home before stealing from them
- A gang committed burglaries, thefts, and fraud in London between October 2024 and March 2025.
- Suspects arranged meetings with victims at their homes using the dating app Grindr to gain access.
- The suspects watched victims enter phone PINs and used distraction to steal mobile phones and valuables.
- Police say, "Organised crime has a devastating impact on society and your help will be key."
- Police arrested three men, ages 22, 27, and 28, in connection with the crimes, and the investigation continues.
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The Independent
The Independent (US)Grindr used by gang to entrap and burgle 50 victims in their own homes
A 22-year-old man from Potters Bar in Hertfordshire has been arrested alongside two others from Harrow
Police Appeal For Victims To Come Forward Following Burglaries, Theft And Frauds Committed Linked To Dating App Grindr.
Met Police officers are appealing for victims to come forward following a number of burglaries, thefts and fraud offences committed across London, with victims identified by criminals via the social networking and dating app Grindr.
Harrow men arrested after series of alleged Grindr-linked burglaries across London
Police are appealing for more victims to come forward after a series of burglaries, thefts and fraud offences allegedly linked to the dating app Grindr – with two men from Harrow arrested as part of the investigation. The Met Police said around 50 offences have taken place between October 2024 and March 2025 across London. Victims were allegedly targeted through the Grindr app, with some crimes happening inside their homes. Officers from the Met…
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