West Michigan Break In Linked to South American Theft Group, 10 Arrested

Investigation connects suspects to 19 burglaries nationwide with losses topping $1.6 million

CASCADE TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Ten people have been arrested in connection with what authorities describe as a multi state burglary ring tied to a group commonly referred to by law enforcement as a “South American Theft Group,” the Kent County Sheriff’s Office announced.

The investigation began after a Cascade Township home was burglarized in December 2024 wh…