Springfield PD Issues Statement On Venezuelan Gang Rumors
(Springfield, IL) — Springfield Police are dispelling rumors that Venezuelan gangs are a threat to the community. In a statement released Friday, the department said there is no evidence of gang-related activity involving Venezuelan migrants. Residents are advised to seek information directly from the Springfield Police Department and not through social media. The statement went on to say that a recent retail theft and two ATM thefts are unrelated but didn’t say how it related to the Venezuelan gang claims.
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