Theft Ring Targets Over 60 Homes in Houston

More than 60 upscale homes in the Houston area have been targeted in a burglary spree linked to the South American Theft Group (SATG), which uses signal jammers and counter-surveillance tactics. Residents attended a safety meeting where Police Chief Gary Ratliff detailed the group’s expanding operations, reporting several consistent break-ins, particularly in West University Place. The suspects typically target second-story windows in the evening, stealing high-value items like designer purses and jewelry. Authorities are investigating connections to similar incidents nationwide, with past arrests including Ignacio Castillo Contreras, found with stolen jewelry and a radio frequency jammer.

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