Two Suspected Members of 'Los Peineros del Callao' Gang Captured in Lima

Two alleged members of the criminal group "Los Peineros del Callao" were apprehended by police in Miraflores, Lima, following a pursuit. The suspects, identified as Andrés Sobrado Morales, 37, and Jenson Félix Germán Chávez, 43, are under investigation for their suspected involvement in stealing car parts across various districts of Lima. They were intercepted while traveling in a vehicle with tinted windows.

During a search of the car, officers discovered two metal tools known as 'peines' (combs), which are reportedly used to unlock vehicle doors without forcing the locks. Additionally, packages containing cocaine paste (PBC) and marijuana were found. According to police, the gang is believed to be responsible for at least three recent car part thefts in Miraflores, San Borja, and San Isidro. Their primary targets were vehicle computers, which are then allegedly sold on the black market.

Colonel Walter Díaz, head of the Lima Sur Police Region, explained that the seized tools are designed to bypass vehicle security systems. "These combs are picks used to open car doors and facilitate the theft of auto parts," he stated. Police reports indicate that Sobrado Morales has prior arrests for auto parts theft and other offenses, including driving under the influence. Chávez, a mechanic by profession, allegedly used his technical skills to quickly remove stolen parts, especially vehicle computers. Both individuals remain in custody as investigations continue to determine their potential involvement in other criminal activities in the capital, and police suspect there may be more gang members at large.