A wave of sophisticated burglaries is causing unease in the Valley, with Scottsdale residents bearing the brunt of these thefts. According to 12News, a South American crime ring known as the “Dinnertime Burglars” has been targeting luxury homes in the area since October 2023, with 23 confirmed break-ins. These incidents typically happen in the early evening, suggesting a calculated approach from the burglars, preying upon empty homes.