Jonathan Cedeno News Today

NYPD's undercover pickpocket squad — the Transit Bureau Special Operations Division Citywide Pickpocket Unit — watches out for crime on New York City's subways and sidewalks.

Millions of people traverse the New York City transit system each day, from newly arrived tourists to born-and-bred New Yorkers making their way to and from

Editor's note: Some members of the Transit Bureau Special Operations Division Citywide Pickpocket Unit faces have been obscured to protect their identity and

The NYPD says while you're out enjoying the holiday season, thieves will be out looking for their next target.

In many cases, the pickpockets are repeat offenders, taking advantage of large crowds to find victims.