8 Charged in Burglary Ring That Targeted Asian Homeowners; Over 50 Homes Intruded
On 5/26/21 at 10:24 AM EDT
Eight members of an interstate burglary ring that targeted Asian homeowners have been charged, federal prosecutors said Tuesday.
An investigation by the FBI and local law enforcement found the crew broke into more than 50 residences in Delaware, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania between December 2016 and March 2019.
"These defendants were part of a sophisticated, multi-state burglary crew that targeted the homes of business owners of Asian descent, intending to steal the cash proceeds of their businesses as well as jewelry, foreign currency, and other property," acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig said in a statement.