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crime1 year ago

"Burglary Tourists: The International Crime Trend Targeting Upscale Homes in the US"

Thieves stole $8 million worth of jewelry from an Orange County couple's home, part of a larger issue involving "burglary tourists" entering the US from countries with visa waivers. These sophisticated burglary rings target luxury homes, often from South America, and sell stolen goods quickly before sending the money back to their home countries. The problem extends beyond California, with arrests in various states linked to Chilean nationals on visa waivers. Prosecutors and affected families are calling for more transparency and action from the US government and the Chilean authorities to address this national issue.

crime1 year ago

Luxury US Homes Targeted by Visa Waiver-Using 'Burglary Tourists'

Thieves, known as "burglary tourists," are entering the US from countries with visa waivers and targeting luxury homes, often from South America, with sophisticated burglary rings. The stolen goods are quickly sold and the money sent back to their home countries, primarily Chile. The issue extends beyond California, with arrests in Arizona, Maryland, North Carolina, and New York. Law enforcement officials are calling for stricter measures and questioning the visa waiver program's effectiveness, while victims express frustration with the lack of urgency in addressing the problem.

crime2 years ago

Arrests Made in Michigan Crime Rings Targeting Homes and Retail Stores

Three Chilean nationals have been charged with conducting a criminal enterprise and eight counts of second-degree home invasion in connection with a series of break-ins targeting extravagant homes in affluent neighborhoods across Oakland, Wayne, and Kent counties in Michigan. The suspects, who are members of the South American Theft Group, were arrested after committing eight separate break-ins between February 3-11. In a separate investigation, three Detroit residents were charged with conducting a criminal enterprise and multiple counts of first-degree retail fraud for their involvement in over 30 "push-out" retail theft incidents, resulting in losses of over $200,000.