Flash mobs, the social network and text-message organized groups comprised mainly of youths, are nothing new. Originally, they came together for very quick performance art in public places. But whereas the clusters used to get together mainly for nonsensical fun like pillow fights and Glee performances, some have taken on criminal intent — and some [...]
They gather in masses, organized through social media or during large events to shock and stop witnesses in their tracks. But these aren’t satirical flash mobs — they’re planned heists, and they’re gaining momentum in youth circles across the country.
