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14-06-2025
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Simi Valley Police arrest 4 Chilean nationals linked to $3 million jewelry heist
The Brief Simi Valley Police arrested four suspects linked to a South American Theft Group, dismantling a crew behind high-value commercial burglaries across Southern California. Over $600,000 in stolen property, including items from a $3.5 million jewelry store heist, has been recovered. The investigation is ongoing, and additional arrests or charges are possible. VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. - Four suspects linked to a South American Theft Group (SATG) responsible for a string of high-value commercial burglaries across Southern California were arrested by Simi Valley police. What we know In a statement, the Ventura County District Attorney's Office announced the arrests of four suspects: Sergio Machuca, 28; Manuel Ibarra, 37; Camilo Lara, 32; and Heidy Trujillo, 25. More than $600,000 in stolen property has been recovered to date, authorities said. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Simi Valley Jewelry Heist: Slithering suspect cuts through wall and safe to steal millions During these arrests and the subsequent search warrant in the 6700 block of De Soto Avenue, detectives recovered large amounts of stolen jewelry, cash, and designer watches. Many of these items were confirmed to be those taken during the Simi Valley 5-Star Jewelry/Dr. Conkey's burglary. A stolen firearm from an unrelated Los Angeles burglary was also located during the investigation. Notably, some of the suspects were found wearing or transporting items that had been reported stolen, further strengthening the case against them. All suspects were booked into the Ventura County Main Jail on felony charges, including commercial burglary, grand theft, conspiracy, and possession of stolen property. Suspect Machuca also had a felony burglary warrant out of New Jersey. The backstory On May 26, officers responded to a reported burglary at Dr. Conkey's Candy & Coffee on Cochran Street. Security footage shows a man slithering on the floor of a candy/coffee shop next door to the jewelry store that was robbed. The suspect entered Dr. Conkey's Candy & Coffee shop through the roof. He then slithered his way to the wall adjacent to the jewelry store, then used power tools to cut through six to eight inches of concrete. Once the wall was cut, the suspect then cut through the safe of the jewelry store. Authorities said the suspects entered the business through a hole cut in the roof and then tunneled through an interior wall into the adjacent 5-Star Jewelry store. A safe containing approximately $3.5 million in cash, high-end watches, and precious jewelry was stolen. The backstory SVPD detectives were already investigating a similar burglary at a nearby pawn shop just days before the Dr. Conkey's Candy & Coffee incident, leading them to connect the two events, authorities said. Through coordinated efforts with local, state, and federal agencies, detectives utilized surveillance footage, license plate reader (LPR) data, and a forensic review of digital evidence to identify several suspects tied to a SATG, a network known for committing organized and targeted commercial burglaries. All suspects were Chilean nationals who had been in California for an undetermined amount of time, officials said. What's next The investigation is ongoing, and additional arrests or charges are possible. The Source Information for this story is from the Simi Valley Police Department and the Ventura County District Attorney's Office.
Yahoo
31-05-2025
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EXCLUSIVE: ICE issues detainers for alleged illegal immigrant burglars
EXCLUSIVE: Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued seven detainers for removal against illegal immigrants who allegedly committed two burglaries in Tempe and Mesa, Arizona, last week. The suspects are allegedly part of a South American Theft Group that committed two burglaries in the Phoenix area cities May 23, and they were arrested by the Scottsdale Police Department at the short-term rental the group was staying in. "Under Secretary Noem's leadership, criminal illegal aliens are being held accountable for victimizing Americans," Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement. 7 Members Of South American Theft Group Arrested For Phoenix Burglaries "ICE is working alongside partner law enforcement agencies throughout the country to ensure that South American Theft Groups — like the one allegedly responsible for burglaries in California, Oregon, Washington and Arizona — are dismantled and deported once and for all. We will not allow criminal illegal aliens to terrorize American communities," McLaughlin added. The suspects are Nicolas Rojas Leon, 23, Joan Sebastian Orozco-Vargas, 26, Andres David Sanchez-Novoa, 38, Natalia Isabella Ortiz-Daza, 26, Martha Juliana Echiverri-Guzman, 28, Lady Johanna Gueito, 32, and Angie Paola Herandez-Manrique, 25. Read On The Fox News App According to DHS, the group operates out of California but is originally from Colombia. Gun-toting Noem Joins Ice Agents To Go After Criminal Illegal Aliens In Arizona Scottsdale Police were informed by Burbank Police in California about the SATG organization May 20 after it allegedly committed other burglaries in California, Oregon and Washington. Golden State authorities shared information, like vehicle descriptions, to help them find the suspects. A French Bulldog was stolen in one of the California break-ins, and it will be returned, according to police. Click Here For More Immigration Coverage The police department was alerted to the group May 20 by the Burbank Police Department in California. It was warned about a SATG group from Colombia that had allegedly committed burglaries in California, Oregon and Washington and how it could be making its way to Arizona next. Each suspect was ordered held in the Maricopa County Jail pending "numerous criminal charges" on $150,000 cash-only bonds. Tren De Aragua Gang Member Arrested In Nyc Was 'Trying To Buy Grenades,' Noem Says South American Theft Groups have been prevalent throughout communities in California, Arizona, Colorado and nationwide, particularly in affluent areas. Although this group originated in Colombia, SATGs, like those from Chile, have triggered bipartisan calls for visa waiver program reform. A string of "dinner-time burglaries" in recent years in the Grand Canyon State has ties to SATGs, Arizona's Family reported in March 2024. When Fox News Digital reached out to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office, it noted comments County Attorney Rachel Mitchell made at a press conference earlier this week before ICE formally announced the detainers. "Obviously that's a federal issue," Mitchell said when asked about the possibility of suspects being deported. "But my understanding is that there is an ICE file stop on each of the individuals." Scottsdale police said they do not comment on ICE-related matters and deferred to the county attorney's office. There are no sanctuary jurisdictions listed by the DHS in Arizona. Fox News Digital's Louis Casiano contributed to this article source: EXCLUSIVE: ICE issues detainers for alleged illegal immigrant burglars
Yahoo
26-05-2025
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7 members of South American theft group arrested for Phoenix burglaries
Seven members of a "South American Theft Group (SATG)" were arrested Friday for their involvement in two Phoenix-area burglaries, authorities said Saturday. Both heists – one in Tempe and another in Mesa – were committed on May 23, the Scottsdale Police Department said. All seven suspects were arrested on Friday at a short-term rental where they were staying, police said. Scottsdale Police were alerted to the group on May 20 by the Burbank Police Department in California. They were warned about a SATG group from Colombia that had allegedly committed burglaries in California, Oregon and Washington, and were possibly headed to Arizona. Exclusive Video: Dhs Nabs Numerous Suspects In Dramatic Sting Of Rival La Gangs Among the stolen property in California was a French Bulldog, which will be given back to its owner, police said. Read On The Fox News App Authorities in California shared the group's vehicle descriptions and other information with Arizona authorities. Scottsdale detectives eventually tracked the suspects down to the short-term rental property, police said. From May 20-22, authorities watched the group and followed them to the burglarized homes on May 23, police said. Colombian Nationals Arrested In Connection With Dozens Of Home Burglaries In Oregon: Police "They observed all seven suspects coordinate and participate in burglary activity at both locations," a police statement said. The suspects were identified as: Nicolas Rojas Leon, 23; Joan Sebastian Orozco-Vargas, 26; Andres David Sanchez-Novoa, 38; Natalia Isabella Ortiz-Daza, 26; Martha Juliana Echiverri-Guzman, 28; Lady Johanna Gueito, 32; and 25-year-old Angie Paola Herandez-Manrique. Each suspect was ordered held in the Maricopa County Jail pending "numerous criminal charges" on $150,000 cash-only article source: 7 members of South American theft group arrested for Phoenix burglaries
Fox News
26-05-2025
- Fox News
7 members of South American theft group arrested for Phoenix burglaries
Seven members of a "South American Theft Group (SATG)" were arrested Friday for their involvement in two Phoenix-area burglaries, authorities said Saturday. Both heists – one in Tempe and another in Mesa – were committed on May 23, the Scottsdale Police Department said. All seven suspects were arrested on Friday at a short-term rental where they were staying, police said. Scottsdale Police were alerted to the group on May 20 by the Burbank Police Department in California. They were warned about a SATG group from Colombia that had allegedly committed burglaries in California, Oregon and Washington, and were possibly headed to Arizona. Among the stolen property in California was a French Bulldog, which will be given back to its owner, police said. Authorities in California shared the group's vehicle descriptions and other information with Arizona authorities. Scottsdale detectives eventually tracked the suspects down to the short-term rental property, police said. From May 20-22, authorities watched the group and followed them to the burglarized homes on May 23, police said. "They observed all seven suspects coordinate and participate in burglary activity at both locations," a police statement said. The suspects were identified as: Nicolas Rojas Leon, 23; Joan Sebastian Orozco-Vargas, 26; Andres David Sanchez-Novoa, 38; Natalia Isabella Ortiz-Daza, 26; Martha Juliana Echiverri-Guzman, 28; Lady Johanna Gueito, 32; and 25-year-old Angie Paola Herandez-Manrique. Each suspect was ordered held in the Maricopa County Jail pending "numerous criminal charges" on $150,000 cash-only bonds.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
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Scottsdale Police announce arrest of 'South American Theft Group' members
The Brief Seven members of the alleged "South American Theft Group" were arrested on May 23. Scottsdale Police were informed by other agencies that the group was coming to Arizona ahead of time. The theft ring was tracked for multiple days and they are accused of two robberies on the same day in Mesa and Tempe. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Seven members of an alleged "South American Theft Group" (SATG) were arrested on May 23 for two burglaries. The group is accused of committing both burglaries on May 23. One was in Tempe at located near Southern Avenue and Loop 101 and the other in Mesa near Brown Road and Val Vista Drive. They are also accused of burglaries in California, Oregon and Washington. The backstory According to Scottsdale Police, they learned from other agencies the group was headed to Arizona and booked a short-term rental near Camelback and Miller roads. Police set up surveillance on the rental and followed the group as they coordinated and executed burglaries at the two homes. The home in Tempe was burglarized around 12:25 p.m. and the Mesa home was burglarized about an hour later. At 4 p.m. that day, SWAT team aided in conducting a search warrant at the property were all seven suspects were taken into custody and evidence of the burglaries was recovered by detectives. The seven suspects include five people in their 20s and two in their 30s: 23-year-old Nicolas Rojas Leon 26-year-old Joan Sebastian Orozco-Vargas 38-year-old Andres David Sanchez-Novoa 26-year-old Natalia Isabella Ortiz-Daza 28-year-old Martha Juliana Echiverri-Guzman 32-year-old Lady Johanna Gueito 25-year-old Angie Paola Herandez-Manrique What's next The stolen property, including a French Bulldog believed to be taken during a burglary in California, will be returned to the victims.
