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Chilean Trio Arrested for Multi-State Burglary Spree

5/26/2025

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Three Chilean nationals—Genaro Arturo Arenas Jara, Nicholas Maximiliano Martinez Hidalgo, and Valentino Amaro Bouffanias—have been apprehended for a string of residential burglaries spanning several states. A collaborative investigation revealed their involvement in these crimes, leading to the recovery of stolen Rolex watches and burglary tools. They now face charges in Tennessee, California, and at the federal level.

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Story summary

Three Chilean nationals—Genaro Arturo Arenas Jara, Nicholas Maximiliano Martinez Hidalgo, and Valentino Amaro Bouffanias—have been apprehended for a string of residential burglaries spanning several states. A collaborative investigation revealed their involvement in these crimes, leading to the recovery of stolen Rolex watches and burglary tools. They now face charges in Tennessee, California, and at the federal level.