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Color – Red
Prominent criminal activity – assault, theft, vandalism
Norteno gang members identify themselves by wearing the color red and the use of
numbers such as 14, XIV and X4 because N (Norteno) is the 14th letter of the
alphabet. Tattoos for Norteno include four dots in one spot and one dot in
another to represent 14. They also go by Norte. The Northern Star and the Welga
Bird are also symbols associated with the Nortenos. Often Norteno gang members
dress in red football jerseys and red baseball caps. A long red canvas belt may
be worn looped and hanging down the front or to the side of the individual. Belt
buckles may have the letter N, 14, XIV or X4 scratched into them. Red bandanas
are often worn tied around the head or hanging from a pocket. Shoes and
shoelaces are another way gang members identify themselves, with red and white
or white athletic shoes with red laces standing for Nortenos. Close attention
should be paid to the soles of the shoes, as there is one popular name brand
athletic shoe that has "XIV" carved into the sole by the manufacturer.
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