ICE detainees accused of Orlando thefts targeting Asian homes, businesses

The Brief

  • Multiple law enforcement agencies near Orange County tracked an organized theft group said to be targeting Asian businesses.
  • A burglary was caught in process.
  • All five suspects facing charges in connection to the robbery investigation are suspected to be undocumented.

Five people police say are part of the “South American Theft Group” – a Colombia theft group that police say are targeting Florida homes and businesses – were arrested Oct. 20 after a robbery was caught on police drone camera. Police say the group targeted Asian business owners.

Now, the five suspects are on ICE detainers at the Osceola County Jail.

Wendy Farias-Suarez, Johan Beltran-Prieto, Laura Pedraza-Sarmiento, Julio Lozano-Trujillo and Elkin Cubillos-Jimenez (left to right) were arrested Oct. 20 in connection to multiple theft incidents. (Source: Orange County Sheriff’s Office)

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