Three Chilean Migrants Indicted in $300,000 Burglary of Joe Burrow’s Home
CINCINNATI – A federal grand jury has indicted three Chilean nationals accused of burglarizing the home of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, making off with approximately $300,000 in luxury items, including diamond-studded chains and designer luggage.
The suspects—Jordan Francisco Quiroga Sanchez, 22, Bastian Alejandro Orellana Morales, 23, and Sergio Andres Ortega Cabello, 38—were arrested following a multi-state investigation. Authorities say the men, who were in the U.S. illegally, are believed to be part of a South American Theft Group, a network of organized burglars targeting high-value homes.
Stolen Items and Incriminating Evidence
The break-in occurred on Dec. 9 while Burrow was away for an NFL game in Dallas. According to court documents, the burglars gained entry by breaking a window. Among the items stolen were Burrow’s signature “JB9” and “#9” diamond chains, luxury watches, designer glasses, and Louis Vuitton luggage.
Photos obtained by investigators show the suspects posing with the stolen goods, including wearing Burrow’s watches and accessories. A separate image displays a large sum of cash along with other stolen items laid out on a table.
Arrests and Charges
Ohio State Patrol officers arrested the suspects after tracking their movements across multiple states. During the arrest, authorities recovered burglary tools and items linked to Burrow’s home, including a Cincinnati Bengals hat and an LSU shirt.
The suspects are now facing federal charges, including interstate transportation of stolen goods and falsification of records in a federal investigation. If convicted, they could face up to 10 years in prison for the stolen property charge and up to 20 years for falsifying records.
Burglary Report and Investigation
The burglary was initially reported to police by Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Olivia Ponton, who discovered ransacked rooms and a broken window. Investigators later determined that one of the suspects, Cabello, allegedly attempted to delete photos of the stolen items and Burrow’s residence from his phone to obstruct the investigation.
The FBI has described South American Theft Groups as a “major concern” in the Cincinnati area, with these criminal networks frequently targeting affluent homes.
“We owe it to the victims, whether they are or are not professional athletes, to follow the evidence into these alleged criminal networks and hold the law-breakers accountable,” U.S. Attorney Kenneth L. Parker said in a statement.
The case remains under federal investigation, with authorities continuing efforts to dismantle organized theft groups operating across state lines.
