Japan's 'Grandpa Gang': Three Old Men Aged 69-88 Charged With Robbery
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The group, with a combined age of 227, consists of Hideo Umino (88), Hidemi Matsuda (70), and Kenichi Watanabe (69).
This story could easily be the plot of a successful Hollywood thriller, where three men meet in prison and later team up to carry out robberies. A similar situation has occurred in Japan and is gaining international attention. The surprising element is that all three men are over the age of 70. Consequently, this elderly trio in Japan is being referred to as the "grandpa gang."
According to a report by The South China Morning Post, a trio of elderly men with a combined age of 227 have become the unlikely face of crime in Japan. Dubbed the "G3S" by police-a playful take on the Japanese word for "grandpas"-the g group is suspected of carrying out a series of burglaries on the northern island of Hokkaido.
Hideo Umino, 88, Hidemi Matsuda, 70, and Kenichi Watanabe, 69, allegedly formed their criminal enterprise while serving time in prison. Upon their release, the trio is accused of turning their attention to the world outside, targeting unoccupied homes for their illicit activities.
