ORLANDO, Fla. — Authorities in Central Florida introduced the arrest of 5 suspects recognized as members of a Colombian South American theft group who allegedly posed as landscapers to focus on the properties and companies of Asian enterprise house owners throughout a number of counties.
The coordinated operation concerned detectives from the Orange County, Osceola County, and Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Places of work, in accordance with a joint assertion.
The investigation started after deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Workplace recognized the theft group following a major housebreaking. Detectives tracked the group into Orange and Osceola counties, the place the arrests had been made.
Authorities mentioned the thieves spent weeks casing victims’ routines, typically disguised as landscapers, and used refined surveillance to trace their targets. The investigation concluded on Oct. 20 when two suspects broke into a house in Orange County whereas an Osceola County Sheriff’s Workplace drone captured the housebreaking in progress.
A coordinated takedown adopted in Osceola County, and all 5 suspects had been arrested with out incident. They’re charged with Housebreaking, Grand Theft, and Prison Mischief. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainers have been positioned on all suspects on the Osceola County Jail.
“Partnerships between Central Florida legislation enforcement pay dividends for our residents and guests,” authorities acknowledged. “Due to our skill and willingness to work collectively, we’re capable of topple felony enterprises like this one.”
