In a significant development in a multi-state investigation involving high-profile home burglaries, four Chilean men were arrested in Ohio earlier this month. Their arrests coincide with an investigation into burglaries that may relate to the December break-in at the residence of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, according to reports from CNN and AP News.

Details disclosed from a criminal complaint indicate that the four suspects—identified as Sergio Cabello, Alexander Chavez, Bastian Morales, and Jordan Sanchez—were apprehended following a traffic violation on January 10. Law enforcement officials uncovered burglary tools and items believed to have been stolen during a prior incident, including an LSU shirt and a Bengals cap thought to belong to Burrow. This breakout occurred on December 9 while Burrow and the Bengals were competing against the Dallas Cowboys in Texas.

Despite these findings, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has not confirmed a direct link between the arrested individuals and the burglary at Burrow's home. The investigation has revealed that the group is believed to be part of a larger network targeting multi-million dollar homes owned by professional athletes. Since September 2024, reputed organized theft groups have been linked to a series of burglaries at residences owned by prominent figures in sports, including National Football League (NFL), National Basketball Association (NBA), and National Hockey League (NHL) players.

According to the FBI, who issued a warning regarding these criminal activities, these organized crime rings from South America have been using social media to track athletes, thus identifying opportunities for theft while the players are away due to games or other engagements.

During their arraignment, the four men were charged with engaging in corrupt activities, participating in a criminal gang, and possessing burglary tools. Additionally, they are reported to have overstayed their immigration status. The investigation is ongoing, with the FBI tracking other related incidents across various states, revealing a wider pattern of organized crime targeting athletes.

Burrow, who expressed concerns about his privacy following the break-in, stated, “I feel like my privacy has been violated in more ways than one.” The case highlights an alarming trend where athletes and their families become targets for burglaries, raising concern amongst sports personnel and professionals alike.

As this situation unfolds, more information may emerge regarding whether these suspects are indeed connected to the numerous burglaries targeting sports stars in multiple states.