Is L.A. in the midst of an Instagram crime spree? After a string of stars' home burglaries, a new LAPD task force is grappling with what it characterizes as an extremely sophisticated crime syndicate.

"It's usually a lone individual trying to service their addiction. This is different. This is organized crime," Lt. Todd Hankel of the San Fernando Valley Knock Knock Task Force tells THR.

In recent weeks, the homes of Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig, Lakers guard Nick Young and singers Nicki Minaj and Alanis Morissette have been hit (a safe stolen from Morissette contained items valued at $2 million).

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