Arlington residents warned of group selling fake gold jewelry, stealing

Arlington residents warned of group selling fake gold jewelry, stealing

Arlington police are asking the public to be extra vigilant after receiving reports of an organized crime ring targeting and scamming people across the city.

Police warn residents of European crime ring operating in Arlington

The Arlington Police Department (APD) is warning residents and businesses to be on the lookout for an organized crime ring targeting businesses and residents. Police said the ring consists mostly of people from Southeastern Europe. APD stated the group poses as stranded motorists trying to sell gold jewelry. Officers added that the ring shoplifts — using children as a distraction and disguising their identities to scam and steal from individuals…