Madinah police bust pickpocketing gang

MADINAH — A group of Arab pickpockets who robbed Umrah performers and pilgrims of their possessions were nabbed by Madinah police following several theft reports. Madinah police spokesman Col. Fahd Al-Ghanam said the leader of the gang was arrested Thursday evening near the Prophet’s Mosque. “The gang members stole money, jewelry and cell phon