A federal complaint has been filed in response to a burglary at Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow's residence, with stolen items such as jewelry, watches, and designer luggage valued at almost $300,000. Authorities caught a glimpse into the crime when they discovered photos of the suspects showcasing the loot on their phones. The investigation, which has taken place across multiple states, reveals a connection to organized South American burglary crews targeting upscale homes nationwide.
Since December 9, when Burrow's home was burglarized, federal agents have been tracking down those responsible. On Wednesday, a federal grand jury indicted three individuals—Jordan Francisco Quiroga Sanchez, 22; Bastian Alejandro Orellana Morales, 23; and Sergio Andres Ortega Cabello, 38—while Alexander Esteban Huaiquil-Chavez, 24, faces separate charges. These suspects, all from Chile and in the US illegally, were apprehended during a traffic stop in Fairborn, Ohio.
Additionally, Dimitriy Nezhinskiy and Juan Villar were implicated in a fencing operation in New York City, selling items stolen from various burglaries. Prosecutors found a substantial collection of presumably stolen goods at their Manhattan pawn shop and New Jersey storage units.
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An official complaint outlined the situation: "In recent months, several agencies across the United States have shared information via email regarding these burglaries. These agencies have had burglaries ... wherein professional athletes were the victims. Many of these cases share similar fact patterns." (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)