Two Women Arrested for Posing as Cleaners in Sophisticated Burglary Ring

Sophisticated Burglary Operation

• 🚨 Two women were arrested for posing as a cleaning crew to gain access to homes and burglarize them.
• 💰 They are accused of stealing luxury handbags, jewelry, and thousands of dollars in cash, with losses ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 per incident.
• 🌐 Authorities believe these women are part of a larger, sophisticated transnational organized crime group.

Modus Operandi

• 📱 The suspects advertised cleaning services on social media to find potential victims.
• 🏠 They would then respond to residents, posing as a legitimate cleaning service, with the intent to burglarize the location.
• 🔌 Police seized Wi-Fi jammers from the women, a tool used to disable in-home security cameras during the burglaries.

Investigation and Arrests

• 🕵️ A major task force, including the FBI, was involved in the arrests.
• 🇨🇴 The arrested individuals, 30-year-old Nicole Kuroda and 49-year-old Sandra Ido, are both Colombian nationals.
• 💰 Over $50,000 in cash and high-end items were found in their cars and apartments.

Warning Signs and Advice

• ⚠️ If you notice your home camera is no longer recording when someone is working inside, it may be time to call 911.
• 🗣️ Victims might not report these crimes due to embarrassment or perceived low value, but reporting is crucial.
• 🗺️ The crew targeted a large area, primarily the San Fernando Valley, with potential involvement in areas like Burbank and Glendale.