Authorities have arrested four Colombian nationals in Glendale, California, who are allegedly part of an international 'burglary tourism' ring. The suspects are believed to be responsible for multiple high-value thefts, including a jewelry heist in Glendora worth more than $800,000. The group reportedly drilled through two safes to steal diamonds, gold, and cash. Additionally, the suspects are linked to thefts targeting Home Depot stores in Oxnard, Camarillo, and Thousand Oaks, where over $19,000 worth of merchandise was stolen. The group allegedly posted their activities on Instagram. One of the arrested individuals, Bryan Martinez Vargas, was apprehended after a high-speed chase on April 30. The arrests come amid a series of thefts and burglaries across Southern California, with law enforcement agencies intensifying efforts to combat organized retail crime.
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NEW: Colombian Man arrested AGAIN; this time with three other Colombian nationals in connection with "burglary tourism." in Southern California Bryan Martinez Vargas was arrested for the second time in three weeks on Monday, after a high-speed chase on April 30 During that… https://t.co/IBi5SjzZCE
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$800K in diamonds, gold and cash stolen in Southern California jewelry heist https://t.co/JrzXy1RB34
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Three people were arrested for a series of thefts targeting Home Depot stores across Southern California. https://t.co/oFSNAo67oL
Three people were arrested in connection with a series of thefts targeting Home Depot stores in Southern California. https://t.co/oFSNAo67oL
King of Prussia Mall robbery suspects stole $8K worth of items in 30 seconds: Police https://t.co/S6eEBTCqyp
The suspects are believed to be responsible for the theft of over $19,000 worth of merchandise from Home Depot stores in Oxnard, Camarillo, and Thousand Oaks, officials said https://t.co/ve7AcsxJze
4 alleged members of international 'burglary tourism' ring arrested in Glendale https://t.co/cGYgz8f6g3
Group allegedly stole, cashed checks throughout L.A. and Orange counties — then posted it on Instagram https://t.co/IQX5KjAYL0
Burglars drill through 2 safes in theft worth more than $800,000 caught on video at Glendora jewelry store https://t.co/7EItwu5Qbn