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More than 60 high-end homes across the Houston area<\/a> have been hit in a sweeping burglary spree tied to a South American theft ring using signal jammers and counter-surveillance tactics to evade detection, West University Place Police Chief Gary Ratliff confirmed to Fox News Digital.<\/p>\n

The organized crime network, known as the South American Theft Group (SATG), has been linked to numerous break-ins in West University Place, surrounding counties and across the country, authorities said.<\/p>\n

Residents packed a public safety meeting Wednesday night in West University Place, where Ratliff warned that the group\u2019s footprint is expanding beyond Houston.<\/p>\n

“It was shocking,” resident Bill Jones told FOX 26<\/a> in Houston. “People from South America terrorizing Americans. That\u2019s pretty scary and unfortunate. I\u2019m really surprised no one has gotten hurt.”<\/p>\n

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Seven of the burglaries occurred in West University Place alone, and police say the cases follow a consistent playbook.<\/p>\n

Investigators said suspects target second-story windows at the rear of homes between 7 and 9 p.m., climbing ladders or patio furniture before breaking glass or prying windows open with screwdrivers. The burglars allegedly reposition security cameras, deploy signal jammers to disrupt alarm and Wi-Fi systems and carry stolen property away in pillowcases and backpacks.<\/p>\n

The suspects primarily steal high-value items, including designer purses and jewelry<\/a>. In one case, residents were home when burglars entered, though they did not encounter the suspects.<\/p>\n

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According to Ratliff\u2019s presentation, four break-ins and three attempted break-ins have been reported<\/a> since January 2025, and all seven appear consistent with the group\u2019s methods.<\/p>\n

Authorities said the organization is also under investigation in California, Florida<\/a>, Wisconsin and New York, suggesting the Houston cases may be part of a broader nationwide operation.<\/p>\n

MASKED THIEVES IN SOUTH AMERICAN CRIME RING LOOT AMERICAN HOMES IN COORDINATED PATTERN, POLICE WARN<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

“Most of these folks, they’re pretty intelligent,” Ratliff said. “They’re using burner phones, they’re using other information that makes it very difficult to follow.”<\/p>\n

Last year, officers arrested Chilean national Ignacio Castillo Contreras in connection with one of the burglaries in which jewelry<\/a> was stolen. Police have also identified Christian Mauricio Rubio Pizarro as a person of interest, though no charges have been filed against him. He is currently facing unrelated charges in Houston and remains jailed on an immigration hold.<\/p>\n

Investigators say the case remains active as authorities work to prevent additional burglaries in the community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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