Asian business owners targeted by sophisticated theft methods in New Hampshire

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Asian business owners are being targeted by out-of-state criminal gangs using sophisticated methods to burglarize New Hampshire.

The suspects reportedly used disguises, Wi-Fi jammers and GPS tracking devices to break into their victims’ homes and steal large amounts of cash and valuables. In one incident in Londonderry, a homeowner lost more than $60,000 in cash and jewelry to criminals wearing traffic vests and gardening hats.

“Once we started investigating, we started sharing information with other local agencies and realized how big of a ring this was,” said Det. Sergeant. Chris Olson said WMUR. In another case in Gorham, thieves He stalked a homeowner for days before stealing electronics, jewelry and $100,000 in cash.

Language and cultural barriers, as well as distrust of the government, deter Asian victims from using banks or reporting crimes, said Rudra Aryal of the New Hampshire Asian American Coalition.

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Late last month, Colorado officials reported: similar thefts In the state, perpetrators use high-tech methods to gain access to their victims’ homes, believing they keep assets there.

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