Illegal Immigrant Duo Charged in Multi-state Jewelry Heists

WHO:

NY Post - Rudi Lacatusu, 28, and Mirabela Lacatusu, 26, are Romanian nationals.

Fox News - The couple is referred to as "Bonnie and Clyde" by Homeland Security.

WHAT:

NY Post - The couple is accused of targeting victims on Long Island.

Fox News - The couple is accused of stealing necklaces from elderly victims in four states.

WHERE:

NY Post - The thefts occurred on Long Island and in four states across the U.S.

WHEN:

NY Post - The couple is now in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody as announced by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on a Tuesday.

WHY:

Fox News - The couple allegedly used hugs and fake directions as part of their scheme to steal from victims.

HOW:

Fox News - The couple employed methods such as hugs and providing fake directions to distract and deceive their elderly victims.

(UPDATED October 14, 2026 09:02 UTC)

Rudi Lacatusu, 28, and Mirabela Lacatusu, 26, both Romanian nationals, are in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody after being accused of targeting elderly victims on Long Island and in four other states. Dubbed "Bonnie and Clyde" by Homeland Security, the couple allegedly used hugs and fake directions to distract their victims while stealing necklaces. The Department of Homeland Security announced their custody following a series of thefts that have raised concerns across the nation.