Law enforcement officials are cautioning residents to be extra vigilant in the wake of a surge in burglaries attributed to South American crime syndicates. This new and more dangerous burglary threat has been making headlines across the nation, hitting affluent neighborhoods in Florida, New York, New Jersey, California, and other states. They Are Trained & Sophisticated These burglars, who are commonly referred to as "South American theft groups," "Chilean tourist burglars," or "crime tourists," are highly trained and sophisticated. They travel to the United States on 90-day travel visas after being equipped and trained in their home country. Armed with expertise and tools, these groups have ravaged affluent neighborhoods, hitting as many as 10, 15, or 20 homes in a…
Carlyn BryanDecember 16, 2022