Wealthy residents of spacious homes in southeastern Michigan once again need to be on guard against a “very well-trained” and “highly organized” group of robbers from Chile, local sheriff says. said.
Sheriff Michael Bouchard says there has been a recent spate of break-ins in Michigan’s Oakland County, northwest of Detroit, that are eerily similar to a series of break-ins in the area last fall. “The MOs are very, very, very, very similar,” he said. claimed.
Security footage showed the thieves traveling in groups, particularly targeting “very large luxury homes” on the property, which are often hidden from the prying eyes of friends and neighbors. Next, check social media to see which homeowners may be out of town. “Many people post selfies [that says,] “I’m on my way to Florida for two weeks,” Bouchard said.
Once the thieves believe the coast is clear, they launch a sophisticated operation using backpacks, ski masks, and even jammed alarm systems. “They look like ninjas,” Bouchard said. “Everyone is wearing masks and gloves…” [and have a] A specific toolset for their job. ”
Thanks to a well-coordinated effort, the thieves were able to make off with cash and luxury items including jewelry and wallets. In one incident, the suspects left with more than $800,000 in cash and valuables.
For Bouchard and his agents, this pattern looks all too familiar. Just a few months ago 3 suspects The men, all from Chile, were arrested in Indiana on suspicion of committing similar robberies in southeastern Michigan. Around the same time, Bouchard’s office arrested seven other Chilean nationals on robbery charges.
Bouchard claimed that at least 100 teams of four to six Chileans were roaming the United States, committing similar forms of home invasions, and then leaving with millions of people. He said the gang members were likely allowed to enter the country through the Visa Waiver Program, which allows citizens and nationals of most participating countries to obtain visas for stays of up to 90 days for tourism or business purposes. “We will allow them to travel to the United States without having to travel to the United States.” “State Department Website Said. The website includes Chile as a “participating country.”
“What we are encouraging the U.S. government to do is end the visa waiver program for Chile now,” Bouchard said. “That doesn’t mean they can’t visit, but they just need to get a regular visa, which requires a little more scrutiny.”
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