ICE Targets Alleged Illegal Immigrant Burglars in Arizona Crackdown
Sarah Johnson
May 31, 2025
Brief
ICE issues detainers for seven alleged illegal immigrant burglars from a South American Theft Group, caught after Arizona heists, facing charges and deportation.
EXCLUSIVE: In a bold crackdown, Immigration and Customs Enforcement has issued seven detainers for the removal of alleged illegal immigrant burglars tied to a South American Theft Group (SATG). The suspects, apprehended by Scottsdale Police in Arizona, are accused of burglaries in Tempe and Mesa on May 23, 2025. This crew, reportedly hailing from Colombia and operating out of California, left a trail of break-ins across the West—California, Oregon, and Washington—before landing in Arizona’s crosshairs.
Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin didn’t mince words: “Criminal illegal aliens are being held accountable for victimizing Americans” under Secretary Noem’s watch. ICE is teaming up with law enforcement nationwide to dismantle these groups and send them packing. The suspects—Nicolas Rojas Leon, 23; Joan Sebastian Orozco-Vargas, 26; Andres David Sanchez-Novoa, 38; Natalia Isabella Ortiz-Daza, 26; Martha Juliana Echiverri-Guzman, 28; Lady Johanna Gueito, 32; and Angie Paola Herandez-Manrique, 25—now face numerous charges and are held in Maricopa County Jail on $150,000 cash-only bonds.
The trail heated up when Burbank Police tipped off Scottsdale authorities on May 20, sharing key details like vehicle descriptions. One quirky detail? A French Bulldog stolen in a California heist will soon be reunited with its owner. SATGs have haunted affluent neighborhoods from Arizona to Colorado, sparking bipartisan calls for visa waiver program reform to curb this transnational crime wave.
Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell hinted at deportation prospects during a recent press conference, noting an 'ICE file stop' on each suspect. With no sanctuary jurisdictions in Arizona, the path to accountability seems clear.
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Editor's Comments
Looks like this South American Theft Group thought Arizona was their personal buffet—until Scottsdale Police and ICE turned up the heat! Why’d they steal a French Bulldog? Maybe they heard it was the 'purr-fect' accomplice for a break-in! Jokes aside, this crime spree exposes a glaring gap in border security—time to lock the door and throw away the key!
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