Creepy DoorDash tactic South American gangs using to invade LA homes
Several South American gang members have been arrested for using a deceptive delivery tactic to break into homes in Los Angeles. They allegedly posed as delivery workers from services like DoorDash and Amazon to check if residents were home before committing burglaries. Law enforcement recovered various burglary tools and warned that such criminal activities will lead to prosecution.
- ▪Seven gang members, including four Colombian nationals, are accused of residential burglaries in LA.
- ▪The suspects used delivery service items to gain access to homes and check for occupants.
- ▪Detectives recovered stolen currency, jewelry, and burglary tools during the investigation.
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Metro Creepy DoorDash tactic South American gangs using to invade LA homes By Katie Jerkovich Published May 20, 2026, 10:48 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Several South American gang members have finally been taken down by cops, accused of allegedly using a creepy delivery tactic to break into people’s homes in Los Angeles. Following a string of residential burglaries in LA, seven criminal gang members — including four Colombian nationals are accused of robbing unsuspecting homeowners across LA by pretending to work for delivery services. Police said the suspected burglars used items from delivery companies like Amazon, DoorDash and UberEats to gain access to people’s homes.
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