Crime & Safety

Thugs in Yankees Caps Trend Continues in Bethlehem

A trend of thugs wearing N.Y. Yankee caps is continuing with this week's armed robbery in Bethlehem

It's been two years since a New York Times writer highlighted the trend of thugs wearing New York Yankee caps as they rob and steal.

The trend is alive and well based on this week's brazen daylight Surveillance photos show both suspects sporting Yankees head gear.

Of course, the Yankees are one of the most popular franchises in sports history.

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Acoording to the NYT report:Β "Sports marketing analysts say it is a matter of numbers: the Yankees sell more merchandise than any other baseball team."

Why do you think thugs wear Yankees caps? Tell us in the comments below.

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