Felony Lane Gang Suspected of Stealing $45k from Darien

Darien Police are still working the Felony Lane Gang case, but the estimated loss for Darien residents is about $45,000.

Police recently have already made arrests in the case and arrest warrants are completed or being completed.

The group, which has more than 700 known members, is based out of Florida and is known to operate in at least 40 states, police said. They are known for “smash and grab” car burglaries. They sometimes use a specialized tool (pictured) to quickly smash windows.

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They sometimes use the proceeds from burglaries to commit bank fraud using stolen checks.