Luxury Goods Burglary Crew Arrested After Robbing OC Homes: Police

ORANGE COUNTY, CA — A burglary crew wanted for stealing luxury goods at homes across the state, including in Orange County, was arrested earlier this month, authorities said Wednesday.

Glendale police arrested Matias Jesus Soto-Barraza, 22, of Los Angeles, on Jan. 16. On the same day, Beverly Hills police arrested Joaquin Vergara-Contreras, 29; Elias Moncada Reyes, 30; and Juan Antonio Silva Loaeza, 42. All four are Chilean nationals, according to the Glendale Police Department.

A fifth suspect, Leidy Dayana Manrique, 30, was in custody in Ventura County in connection to related charges, according to Beverly Hills police.

Investigators served search warrants in connection to the burglary crew and recovered cell phones, signal jammers, firearms, jewelry and other various luxury items. Photos provided by police show a range of shoes, jewelry and handbags.

Detectives linked the crew to residential burglaries in Glendale, Beverly Hills, San Marino, Los Angeles, Burbank, Bakersfield, Ventura County, Orange County and San Mateo County.

"This investigation is ongoing. Detectives will be working with the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office to assist in the successful prosecution of these individuals," police said in a statement.

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City News Service contributed to this report.