Watch robbery at Keanu Reeves: From La to Chile to one gear

Watch robbery at Keanu Reeves: From La to Chile to one gear

Six watches that were stolen in Los Angeles Present US consulate in Santiago, Chile, to the FBI. This happened almost 9,000 kilometers from its place of origin to bring them back to their rightful owner.

The circumstances of the discovery

The discovery of the luxury watches was purely accidental, since they were made in the eastern part of the Chilean capital during an extensive police investigation. The authorities had their sights on a criminal group and had not expected their investigations to reach Hollywood.

insights into the investigation

"In 2023 these gangs committed robberies. When they were finally caught and the media reported due to the violence, some members migrated and began to pass abroad with the same procedure," said Marcelo Varas, deputy prefect and head of the brigade for robbery and criminal intervention by the Chilean investigative authority, to CNN. Varas further explained that the gang tried to break into empty houses, but often attacked violence when encounters with residents.

The clocks and their meaning

In the investigation, the officials found one of the suspects in a house in the Peñalolén community, where they discovered valuable objects, including a clock with a engraving. "An investigator who liked the John Wick film series recognized the object," said Varas. "He had read the story about the stunt-doubles, each of which was given a watch. We tracked down it and actually made a goal," he added.

the Rolex from the film

in 2021 Reeves donated the stunt crews with which he worked on John Wick: Chapter 4 , Rolex Submariner watches. Every watch was engraved on the back with its name and the inscription "Thank you, JW4, 2021, The John Wick Five".

legal questions and recognition

Prosecutor Claudia Barraza said that there was no evidence that the criminal group, which had broken into Reeves' house, was the same that the clocks brought to Chile. However, Varas mentioned that the authorities also secured a mobile phone that was used by the alleged robber. On this device they found photos from the USA, which showed the clock, a weapon and driver's license of the actor what the investigators led to the conclusion that the pictures were taken in Reeves' house.

The effects of crime

According to Hugo Haeger, the deputy head of the police and crime investigations in Chile, the loss of Reeves is estimated at around $ 7 million. CNN asked the FBI for more information about the case.

international cooperation and challenges

VARAS said that "always" there is a coordination with the security authorities of other countries, which includes the exchange of information. One aspect of the investigation must be clarified how the stolen objects came to Chile. The deputy prefect expressed the idea that gangs most frequently use parcel systems or tourists without criminal records to transport goods. So the clock might have easily got through the security controls at the airport.

Visa program under criticism

In December, Sheriff Mike Bouchard from Michigan said that "extremely well -trained" Chilenen were responsible for the break -ins into wealthy areas. He called for Chile's participation in the Visa Waver program, which enables citizens to enter the USA without visa. This caused an outcry in Chile.

During a visit to Chile, the US Minister of Internal Security, Kristi Noem, signed a Disturbance declaration for the expansion of a program for biometric identification and Cross -border migration with Chile. She emphasized the importance of cooperation in the Visa Waver program for the USA.