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Five Chilean nationals accused of burglarizing a Baltimore County, Maryland residence last month and being linked to crimes in other states, were all in the country illegally, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
On Feb 3, 2024, the Baltimore County Police Department arrested 20-year-old Gabriel Matamala-Ponce; 21-year-old Thomas Crisosto-Araya; 22-year-old Jorge Gatica-Vergara; 23-year-old Luis Oyanedel-Valenzuela; and 27-year-old Gabriel Miranda-Gonzalez and charged them with first-degree attempted burglary and various other burglary-related crimes.
Officers were called to the 2300 block of Tufton Springs Lane at about 6:45 p.m. that day for a burglary in progress, and quickly located the suspects fleeing from the scene in a vehicle, before stopping them and taking them into custody.
The Baltimore County Police Department announced in a Facebook post last week:
Baltimore County Police Arrest Five Suspects Connected to South American Theft Group
Towson, MD ( March 13, 2024) – Detectives with the Baltimore County Burglary Unit have charged five adult males believed to be part of a South American Theft Group (SATG).Suspects:
- 20-year-old Gabriel Matamala-Ponce
- 21-year-old Thomas Crisosto-Araya
- 22-year-old Jorge Gatica-Vergara
- 23-year-old Luis Oyanedel-Valenzuela
- 27-year-old Gabriel Miranda-Gonzalez
On February 3, 2024, officers responded to the 2300 block of Tufton Springs Ln., 21136, at approximately 6:45 p.m., following a reported burglary in progress. Officers located the suspects in a vehicle attempting to flee the area. All five subjects were taken into custody. Through a follow-up investigation, detectives have connected the suspects to four other residential burglaries in Baltimore County along with cases in North Carolina, Alabama, and Oklahoma.
All arrestees remain held without bond at the Baltimore County Detention Center, charged with first-degree burglary and other burglary-related charges.
The Baltimore County Police Department reminds residents to be aware and offers the following preventive measures:
Safety Measures:
- Install surveillance cameras on or around your home and business
- Motion sensor lighting on the front and back of a home will help deter break-ins
- Consider having a home or business alarm system installed
- Keep your car locked while at work and secure your registration
- Be cognizant of any cars in the neighborhood that aren’t normally there
- Be aware of anyone who might be following you home
- Give thought to how you secure valuables in your house
- Contact your local precinct’s Community Outreach Team to conduct a residential or business security survey.
Most importantly, if you are victimized, immediately report it to police by calling 911.
Read News Release: https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/departments/police/news/2024/03/12/baltimore-county-police-arrest-five-suspects-connected-to-south-american-theft-group
Maryland thieves connected to theft ring from South America, in US illegally: ICE https://t.co/zFVWAyRZ6U
— Fox News (@FoxNews) March 18, 2024
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