Organized theft group linked to crimes across four states charged in Bucks County case
Bensalem, PA – A coordinated investigation spanning multiple states has led to the arrest of three men accused of carrying out a rash of residential burglaries in Bucks County and beyond, authorities announced Wednesday. The suspects are believed to be part of an organized criminal group operating out of New York City and connected to similar crimes across the Northeast.
The investigation began after Bensalem Township Police responded to four burglary-related incidents on January 31 between 6:00 p.m. and 8:10 p.m. in the Neshaminy Valley section. In three cases, suspects attempted to enter homes through rear doors or windows but were unsuccessful due to homeowner intervention or alarm systems. A fourth residence was forcibly entered and burglarized.
Detectives determined all four incidents were connected, using surveillance footage, witness statements, and Automated License Plate Reader data to identify both the vehicles and suspects involved. Authorities also found similarities between these incidents and other burglaries reported in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut.
Multi-agency effort leads to arrests
The investigation expanded through coordination with multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office Detective Division, Rice Township Police in Luzerne County, West Windsor Police in New Jersey, and the NYPD Burglary Unit.
Key Points
- Three suspects linked to a multi-state burglary ring were arrested following a January crime spree in Bensalem
- The group is believed to be part of a Queens-based organized theft operation tied to crimes across four states
- One suspect is in custody in Pennsylvania, while two others await extradition from out-of-state prisons
Robinson Jean Paul Moncada Patarroyo, Daniel Alejandro Garcia Arenas, and Yeison Estiven Gonzalez Rodriguez were identified as suspects and taken into custody. Investigators believe the three are members of a larger South American Theft Group operating out of the Queens section of New York City.
All three men face burglary and related charges across multiple jurisdictions, including Bensalem and Warrington townships in Bucks County, as well as several municipalities in Montgomery and Luzerne counties.
Daniel Alejandro Garcia Arenas was arraigned Wednesday before Magisterial District Judge Rebar in Montgomery County and remanded to the Montgomery County Correctional Facility. The two remaining suspects are currently being held in out-of-state prisons and are awaiting extradition to Pennsylvania.
Charges span multiple jurisdictions
According to Bensalem Police, the case underscores the scope of the alleged criminal enterprise, with charges filed in several municipalities across Pennsylvania. Investigators say the suspects’ activities are consistent with patterns seen in organized burglary operations targeting residential areas across state lines.
The Bensalem Township Police Department credited the success of the case to cooperation among agencies. “The coordinated efforts, information sharing, and professionalism demonstrated by each department were instrumental in identifying and apprehending those responsible,” the department said in a statement. “This case highlights the critical importance of interagency cooperation in addressing organized criminal activity and ensuring those involved are brought to justice.”
