Three Men Indicted in Burglary of Bengals QB Joe Burrow’s Home
Ohio Prosecutors Announce Charges
Three men who are alleged to be part of a theft group from South America were indicted Wednesday in the break-in at Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow’s home, prosecutors in Ohio said.
The Break-In
The burglary was reported at around 8:14 p.m. on Dec. 9, by an associate of the homeowner who saw disarray and a broken window, the federal prosecutor’s office said.
What Was Stolen
More than $300,000 in luggage, glasses, wristwatches, and jewelry was stolen, an FBI agent wrote in an affidavit as part of a criminal complaint against the three men filed Monday.
The Investigation
A trail camera caught a single person carrying luggage near the home, and nearby license plate readers led to the identification of a suspicious vehicle, a 2024 Volkswagen Atlas SUV, which was later found abandoned in Florida, the FBI agent wrote.
Cellphone Data Leads to Arrests
Cellphone data led to a motel in Fairborn, Ohio, on Jan. 10, and all three men now federally charged were pulled over by the Ohio State Highway Patrol, according to the FBI affidavit.
The Indictment
Jordan Francisco Quiroga Sanchez, 22; Bastian Alejandro Orellana Morales, 23; and Sergio Andres Ortega Cabello, 38; were indicted Wednesday by a federal grand jury. They are charged federally with transporting stolen goods interstate and falsifying records in a federal investigation.
Other Charges
A fourth man was also arrested and faces state charges. All of them were in the country without authorization, having either entered the country illegally or overstayed their visas, the FBI agent wrote.
Other Developments
Two men alleged to be linked to the burglary crew accused in the break-in of Burrow’s home were charged this week in New York with acting as “fences.” A “fencing” operation involves the buying and selling of stolen goods.
Conclusion
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue to track down and charge individuals involved in the theft group. The burglary of Joe Burrow’s home is a shocking example of the scope and sophistication of organized crime groups operating in the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What was stolen from Joe Burrow’s home?
A: More than $300,000 in luggage, glasses, wristwatches, and jewelry was stolen.
Q: Who is charged in the case?
A: Three men, Jordan Francisco Quiroga Sanchez, 22; Bastian Alejandro Orellana Morales, 23; and Sergio Andres Ortega Cabello, 38, are charged federally with transporting stolen goods interstate and falsifying records in a federal investigation.
Q: What is the status of the investigation?
A: The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue to track down and charge individuals involved in the theft group.
Q: Are there any other developments in the case?
A: Two men alleged to be linked to the burglary crew accused in the break-in of Burrow’s home were charged this week in New York with acting as “fences.” A “fencing” operation involves the buying and selling of stolen goods.
