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Arrests Made in Burglary of Bengals Quarterback Joe Burrow’s Home
Authorities announced the arrest of four individuals in connection with the burglary of Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow’s residence in Ohio. The arrests occurred last month, and several charges have been brought against them, including involvement in a criminal organization and possession of burglary tools.
The suspects, identified as Bastian Morales (23), Jordan Sanchez (22), Sergio Cabello (38), and Alexander Chavez (24), all hail from Chile and are implicated in a series of break-ins targeting high-value homes. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost outlined the criminal charges they are facing.
On January 10, the four men were apprehended after a routine traffic stop by police. During the stop, officers discovered tools typically used for breaking windows, referred to as punch tools, as detailed in court affidavits from Clark County.
The affidavit reveals that Sanchez was behind the wheel during the traffic stop, while Morales and Cabello provided Ohio State Highway Patrol officers with false identification. Sanchez was found to be driving without a valid license, while Chavez was the only one possessing a legitimate driver’s license, which was issued in New York. Interestingly, the group claimed they were in Ohio to experience the snowfall.
The police also recovered items inside the vehicle that are believed to have been stolen from Burrow’s home on December 9, 2024. These included a vintage Louisiana State University shirt and a Bengals cap, which are indicative of the burglary’s connection to Burrow, who was in Texas for an away game against the Dallas Cowboys at the time of the break-in, as reported by the Hamilton County sheriff.
This incident is part of a troubling trend, with homes of high-profile athletes being specifically targeted. Notably, in October, the residences of Kansas City Chiefs players Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce were also burglarized just days apart. Investigators are currently exploring the possibility that a transnational crime syndicate may be orchestrating these targeted burglaries.
The arrested individuals are currently held on a bond of $250,000 and are being represented by a public defender, according to court documentation.
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