Overview
- About 20 cases have been reported in recent weeks during school commutes and in public spaces, police said.
- Targeted items include The North Face, Canada Goose and Moose Knuckles jackets, as well as Citizen watches.
- Investigators have arrested several youths ages 15 to 18 and do not believe the incidents are linked to a single group.
- Suspects have displayed weapons to intimidate victims, and police say no injuries have been reported.
- Similar incidents have been noted in neighboring jurisdictions, and a joint BPD–School Police–MTA Police effort continues with tips requested at 410-366-6341.