Special agents in Ohio have brought charges against four Chilean nationals linked to a series of high-profile burglaries, including the break-in at Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow's residence in December. The investigation has revealed that these incidents are part of a broader pattern of burglaries targeting multi-million-dollar homes across the United States. Notably, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce also fell victim to similar break-ins last fall. Despite inquiries into potential connections between these cases, local and federal authorities have remained tight-lipped about any direct links. NBC News previously reported that the FBI was investigating whether these burglaries were connected to a transnational crime ring.

The court documents obtained by KSHB 41 sister station WCPO in Cincinnati shed light on the arrest process. On January 10, 2025, investigators and the Ohio State Highway Patrol initiated surveillance on four individuals staying at a La Quinta Hotel near Dayton, Ohio. A traffic stop was conducted after observing an improper lane change in a Chevrolet Blazer driven by one of the suspects. During this stop, three of the four men presented fake identification cards from Argentina and Venezuela, while the fourth provided legitimate identification from New York. Upon further investigation, it was determined that all four were Chilean nationals who had either entered the country illegally or overstayed their permissions.

The suspects are believed to be 22-year-old Jordan Sanchez, 23-year-old Bastian Morales, 38-year-old Sergio Cabello, and 24-year-old Alexander Huaiquil-Chavez. A search warrant for the SUV they were driving uncovered items believed to have been stolen from Burrow’s home, including an old LSU shirt and a Bengals hat. Additionally, investigators found two automatic center punch tools inside the glove box, commonly used for breaking glass to gain entry into homes. The group was taken to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office for questioning, where three of them claimed they were on vacation to see the snow but refused to provide more information.

The four individuals face multiple charges, including engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity, participation in a criminal gang, possessing criminal tools, and obstructing official business. According to court documents, this ongoing investigation has already led to the arrest of six different South American burglary groups, with five of those being Chilean nationals. This case highlights the growing concern over international crime rings targeting affluent residences in the United States.