Four Chilean nationals were arrested and charged with felonies linked to a meticulously planned burglary of 5 Star Jewelry & Watch Repair in Simi Valley. The suspects, charged with conspiracy to commit commercial burglary, stole more than $3 million in jewelry and valuables. Security footage played a crucial role in their arrest, revealing their prep work and methods such as disabling cameras. With the possibility of facing nine years in prison, the defendants have entered not guilty pleas.
The security footage was crucial in arresting the suspects, who methodically planned the break-in by casing the store and disabling cameras.
The defendants are facing serious consequences due to the scale of the burglary, which totaled over $3 million in stolen items.
Authorities highlighted that the suspects mimicked disabling security cameras during their preliminary surveillance of the jewelry store.
Charged with four felonies and potentially facing up to nine years in prison, the suspects' actions point to a larger international theft ring.
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