Chilean Suspects in Joe Burrow Home Burglary Pose with Stolen Items in Selfies
Three Chilean men who are facing charges for allegedly breaking into the home of Cincinnati Bengals star Joe Burrow took selfies with some of the stolen items, according to a federal criminal complaint. The complaint revealed that the men posed with a jeweled necklace reading “JB9” and a diamond “9” necklace, both of which are significant to Burrow as he wore the number 9 jersey during his time at LSU and currently for the Bengals.
Another photo in the complaint showed multiple pieces of stolen jewelry laid out on a table. The men, identified as Jordan Francisco Quiroga Sanchez, Bastian Alejandro Orellana Morales, and Sergio Andres Ortega Cabello, were arrested by Ohio State Patrol after being tracked across multiple states following the burglary.
Police discovered that the suspects were in the country illegally and had burglary tools in their possession at the time of their arrest. They also found a Bengals hat and a Louisiana State University shirt believed to be stolen from Burrow’s home. The elements of the burglary matched those of similar crimes committed by South American theft groups in various parts of the U.S.
The Bengals released a statement expressing their gratitude to the authorities for their investigation and efforts in apprehending the suspects. They praised the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department and other partner agencies for their exemplary work in bringing the “bad actors to justice.”
The burglary occurred while Burrow was away playing a game against the Dallas Cowboys in Texas. At the time, Olivia Ponton, a model and social media influencer identified as Burrow’s employee, was present at the house but no injuries were reported.
Burrow broke his silence a few days after the incident, expressing his feelings of violation due to the invasion of his privacy. He did not provide further details, stating that there was already more information out there than he wanted to share.
It is worth noting that this type of burglary is not an isolated incident, as South American theft groups have been known to target jewelry and designer accessories in the U.S. These groups often consist of individuals who enter the country illegally or overstay their visas.
As the criminal process moves forward, the Bengals have pledged their full support to the authorities and will continue to cooperate in any way necessary.
Fox News’ Alexandra Koch contributed to this report.
