Delivery Bags Turned Doorways: How Gangs Hijacked LA Homes

South American gang members have been caught after a series of home break‑ins in Los Angeles that used delivery packages as disguises. Seven suspects, four of them from Colombia, were arrested for targeting houses by posing as workers from services like Amazon, DoorDash and UberEats. Police noted that the criminals carried real delivery bags—often a red DoorDash tote—and used them to convince homeowners they were legitimate couriers. When the doorbell rang, the suspects claimed a delivery was waiting and then inspected the house for an unoccupied room.

If no one answered, they were ready to force entry with tools that could open doors or windows on either floor. Sheriff Robert Luna explained that the gang used hidden cameras disguised as plants and a “jammer” device to block security systems. Investigators seized cash, jewelry, a luxury handbag, the jammer, gloves and other burglary equipment. Among those arrested are Chilean Kevin Diaz, Owen Rivera Chacon, Christopher Sanchez and Edison Bioka, each facing multiple charges. District Attorney Nathan Hochman warned other foreign gang members that Los Angeles would not tolerate such crimes, emphasizing strict prosecution and prison time.

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