Illegal aliens, or just another assortment of criminals allowed into our country?
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Off to the Land of Opportunity
Organized bands of criminals have been preying on shopkeepers (among others) for years; often illegals from China* and South and Central America, these particular crooks are Romanian gypsies.
Arrests Made in Relation to Organized Retail Theft Group in Greenwich
Two people were arrested by Greenwich Police on March 11 after an incident in the area of Mason Street.
Police said they arrested Ionut Kenzo Stoiciu, 18, and Teodora A Miclescu, 19, both of Rosselle, New Jersey in relation to a shoplifting incident.
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Plainclothes officers observed suspects individuals matching the description of the suspects in the area of Greenwich Ave and detained them as they arrived at their parked vehicle. The investigation revealed that two co-conspirators acted as lookouts’ and positioned themselves to obstruct the view of the store clerk. Stolen merchandise was later located in the vehicle in plain view, with merchant tags still on the items.
Investigation also revealed that the arrestees are part of an Organized Retail Theft Group currently wanted in the state of Maryland. Police said that upon arrival in Greenwich the suspects entered a retail store and engaged in an effort to conceal merchandise totaling $1,640.
A check of their criminal history revealed Ms Miclescu had been arrested for burglary and larceny multiple times since 2022.
Greenwich Police charged Miclescu with one Court of Risk of Injury to Child, [Presumably, the third thief was a minor,learning the trade — Ed] Possession of Burglar Tools (3 counts), Larceny 4 and Conspiracy to Commit Larceny 4.
She was unable to post her court set bond of $300,000 and given a court date of March 25, 2026 in Stamford Superior Court.
As for Mr. Stoiciu, he was also charged with Risk of Injury to Child, Possession of Burglar Tools (3 counts), Larceny 4 and Conspiracy to Commit Larceny 4.
He was also charged with Interfering with Officer/Resisting.
His bond was set at $300,000 which he was unable to post and he also has a date in Stamford Superior Court on March 25, 202
As though our men in blue aren’t busy enough chasing Chimblos — why are any members of this busy gang still here?
Romanian crew convicted in ATM skimming case
U.S. Attorney's Office
Published Date
2025-05-16
HOUSTON ‐ A man and woman who illegally resided in Houston have admitted their roles in installing and removing ATM skimmers from machines at multiple banks in the Houston area, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
Perla Miclescu, 26, and Rafael Rafaila, 21, both citizens of Romania, each entered guilty pleas to conspiracy to commit bank fraud.
In April 2024, they installed skimmers designed to enable them and others to intercept debit/credit card information via magnetic strips. They would save the information onto a computer chip affixed to the device after unsuspecting victims used their cards at ATM terminals.
The first instance involved co-conspirators April 4, 2024. Security footage at a Houston bank showed Ana Maria Dirman, 30, and Mihai Alexandru Gaita, 38, both Romanian citizens, placing an ATM skimmer into the card reader. At the time, they were in a 2004 Ford Explorer.
3 Members Of Chinese Organized Criminal Group Arrested In Greenwich: Police
Police said the arrestees' criminal activity stretches back "over an extended period of time" in "multiple incidents."
** May 15, 2024
Members Of Organized Retail Theft Group Arrested In Greenwich: Police
Police said four men conspired to distract store employees, act as lookouts and use their bodies to obstruct their actions of shoplifting.
On May 15 at around 3:45 p.m., plainclothes police officers working in the central Greenwich business district area noticed "suspicious activity" at a local retail store, police said. (Richard Kaufman/Patch)
GREENWICH, CT — Four members of an organized retail theft group were arrested in Greenwich last week after police say they conspired to shoplift over $2,000 worth of items from a store in downtown Greenwich.
Keyver Chirino, 27; Jesus Hueck-Escobar, 31; David Lopez-Flores, 18; and William Figueroa-Mendoza, 23 — all New York City residents — were charged with use of drug paraphernalia; possession of a controlled substance, first offense; organized retail theft less than $10,000; conspiracy; and third-degree larceny, according to the Greenwich Police Department.
"The investigation revealed that the arrestees are part of an organized retail theft group and arrived in a vehicle with a [misused], stolen plate, entered a retail store and all engaged in an effort to distract employees, act as lookouts and use their bodies to obstruct their actions to commit a larceny by shoplifting totaling $2,040," police said in arrest reports.
One of the problems we’re facing in that we have too many people like Greenwich resident and “personal chef: like Mr. Craig Kravitz. Here’s a story dated June 26, 2025, pulled from the Police Department’s Facebook page, followed by Kravitz’s reaction:
Greenwich Police Facebook
On June 26, 2025, at approximately 1:00 PM, Officers arrested Gentian Gjana (DOB: 04/18/1992), of Yonkers, NY, following a theft at a local store in central Greenwich.
An employee reported that a man and woman entered the store, concealed a pair of sunglasses valued at $548, and left without paying. Surveillance footage confirmed the theft. Officers located Gjana nearby and detained him. He denied involvement, but video evidence showed him with the female suspect during the incident.
During an inventory of Gjana’s vehicle, officers found:
- Two balaclava masks
-Large canister of pepper spray (illegal size)
-Tactical vest and fake DEA badges
-Knife over 4 inches
-Ten rounds of .44 Magnum ammunition
Gjana was arrested and charged with:
-CGS 53a-138 Forgery 1st Degree (3 counts)
-CGS 29-38 Illegal Possession of Weapons in a Motor Vehicle (2 counts)
-CGS 53a-48/53a-125 Conspiracy to Commit Larceny 5th Degree
-CGS 53a-127f Possession of a Shoplifting Device
-CGS 53a-217 Criminal Possession of Ammunition (10 counts)
Bond was set at $250,000.
UPDATE. Here’s another one:
Greenwich Police
On February 28, 2026, at approximately 8:00 p.m., multiple police units were dispatched to the central part of town following a report of two individuals observed on surveillance video inside an unoccupied residence.
Officers responded immediately; however, the suspects fled the area prior to police arrival. Additional resources were requested, including K-9 units and aerial drone support, to assist in locating the suspects. The Stamford Police Department deployed its drone unit, and our GPD K-9 unit responded to aid in the search.
Officers tracked the suspects on foot through the neighborhood which led officers to a second unoccupied residence, where fresh damage was observed to a second-story window. The second residence was located less than half a mile from the original burglary. The homeowners confirmed that no one was authorized to be inside the residence at that time.
Believing the suspects had entered the home while attempting to evade capture, officers made entry and conducted a systematic search of the residence. During the search, one suspect was located hiding within a stairwell that led to a small crawlspace. The individual was ordered to surrender and complied without incident.
The suspect was identified as Jonathan Rojas-Urriola. He was charged with the following offenses:
• Burglary in the First Degree (C.G.S. § 53a-101) – Two Counts
• Possession of Burglary Tools (C.G.S. § 53a-106) – One Count
• Larceny in the Sixth Degree (C.G.S. § 53a-125b) – One Count
Rojas-Urriola was held on a $200,000 bond, which he was unable to post. He is scheduled to appear in Stamford Superior Court.
