Authorities are warning of a concerning new burglary trend where foreign criminals are exploiting the U.S. Visa Waiver Program to target wealthy neighborhoods and carry out thefts for profit. This crime wave involves individuals from Chile who are taking advantage of the program's leniency to enter the United States without thorough vetting.
These burglars are employing sophisticated tactics such as using cellphone-jamming equipment to disrupt security systems and Wi-Fi networks. In some instances, they have been caught wearing ghillie suits and hiding in bushes, waiting for homeowners to leave so they can break into homes undetected.
