A recent arrest in New York’s Diamond District may be connected to the December burglary of Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow’s home. On Tuesday, two men, Dimitriy Nezhinskiy and Juan Villar, were arrested under a felony indictment for conspiracy to receive stolen property and receiving stolen property.
- Arrest linked to Joe Burrow's home burglary
- Suspects involved in nationwide burglary conspiracy
- Nezhinskiy and Villar served as 'fences'
- Evidence includes phone contacts with arrested individuals
- Searches revealed large quantities of stolen property
Investigators allege that Nezhinskiy and Villar operated as “fences” for South American burglary crews targeting affluent neighborhoods. They are suspected of purchasing stolen goods such as luxury watches and jewelry before reselling them in their New York City store. The U.S. attorney’s office stated that their operation facilitated demand for burglaries by creating a market for these stolen items.
The arrests followed evidence linking Nezhinskiy and Villar to a group recently apprehended concerning the Burrow theft. Key findings included phone contacts between Nezhinskiy and two Chilean nationals arrested last month. Searches conducted in New York and New Jersey uncovered significant quantities of suspected stolen property, including:
- High-end watches
- Designer handbags
- Sports memorabilia
- Jewelry
- Artwork
- Burglary tools
The ongoing investigation aims to determine the full extent of these men’s involvement with organized crime groups operating across the united states. Authorities emphasize that dismantling such networks is crucial in preventing further burglaries targeting wealthy individuals.
This case underscores the challenges law enforcement faces in addressing organized crime related to high-value thefts. As investigations continue, authorities hope to uncover more connections between different criminal activities across state lines.
