The Major Case Bureau reports on the arrest of three Queens men for a Burglary that occurred on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at 3:40 AM in Manhasset.
According to the Burglary Pattern Squad, defendants Patricio Villaseca Leiva, 23, Luciano Aguilera Navarro, 20, and Mauro Souza Montecinos, 34, all residing at 137-07 172nd Street are from Chile and members of the South American Theft Group.
They entered the premise of the Manhasset Jewelers, located at 446 Plandome Road. Defendants Souza Montecinos and Aguilera Navarro pried the rear door of the business open and entered inside while defendant Villaseca Leiva remained outside in their vehicle, a 2019 grey Alpha Romeo. The two subjects removed approximately $100,000 USC worth of merchandise before fleeing the scene prior to Police arrival.
Following a joint investigation into the incident with the Howard County Police Department, all three defendants were identified and placed under arrest on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 in Jamaica, Queens without incident.
All three defendants are charged with Burglary 3rd degree and were arraigned on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at First District Court, located at 99 Main Street, Hempstead.