According to the police, during his stay in Miami, Juan David Romero did more than “get to know each other”.
“There are indications here that it looks like you were placing GPS trackers on victims’ vehicles and when they left their homes, that’s when you knew you could break in to search the houses.
Between January and March, the accused would have entered nearly a dozen houses. For this – according to the report – he broke doors or windows. Then they scoured the rooms until they found valuables.
“I have been in the United States for 10 months. And a month and a half or two months, maximum, in Florida,” said the defendant.
Its presumed range is southwest of Miami Dade. And all the victims, they have something in common.
“I think you have the money to pay bail. He’s already paid for one worth $100,000,” the judge said.
“It was a loan they gave me,” he replied.
Juan David Romero was arrested when an officer visiting the robbery area saw him and found him suspicious. In his car, according to the police, they found stolen items.
According to detectives, the car also contained tools apparently used to break into homes.