Orange County, FL – A multi-agency investigation across Central Florida led to the arrest of five suspects accused of carrying out a series of coordinated home and business burglaries, according to local deputies.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said the investigation began after a major residential burglary was reported in Hillsborough County, where detectives identified a pattern of related break-ins extending into Orange and Osceola counties.
Deputies said the suspects spent weeks scouting neighborhoods and businesses, allegedly disguising themselves as landscapers to watch potential targets and learn daily routines.
The investigation came to a head on Monday, Oct. 20, when two suspects allegedly broke into a home in Orange County. Deputies deployed a drone that captured the burglary in real time, leading to a coordinated arrest operation in Osceola County shortly after.
All five suspects were taken into custody without incident, authorities said. They face charges including burglary, grand theft, and criminal mischief.
The case was a joint effort between the Orange County, Hillsborough County, and Osceola County Sheriff’s Offices, which credited teamwork and technology for bringing the investigation to a swift conclusion.
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