San Diego District Attorney Summer Stephan coined the term “burglary tourism” when announcing the successful prosecution of criminals from Chile and Italy who had burglarized a Southern California home.
This alarming trend continues to gain traction across the United States, with a new criminal complaint filed on January 30, 2025, against seven men accused of engaging in a nationwide burglary spree. If convicted, each defendant faces up to 10 years in federal prison.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida alleges that the seven charged men, all from Chile, were part of an organized burglary crew responsible for stealing over $2 million in valuables.
Athletes Among the Victims of Organized Crime
Federal officials disclosed that the accused men targeted high-profile athletes, including NFL stars Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida, these burglaries were part of a larger operation affecting wealthy individuals across the country.
