A lot of Richard Mille watches have been stolen over the US Grand Prix weekend, with Austin police now investigating the organised crime that focused spectators on the Circuit of The Americas.
Two timepieces had been taken in separate incidents, and a 39-year-old lady has now been arrested. Recognized by the police as Viviana Garzon-Olarte from Las Vegas, she was reportedly supported by a number of others who’re but to be discovered.
In response to FOX, Garzon-Olarte would fall in entrance of the sufferer, who would then assist, earlier than various males assaulted them and took the sufferer’s watch. This occurred various instances over the weekend, in keeping with studies, however the newest try noticed the lady concerned held by the general public earlier than officers arrived and detained her.
She has now been charged with participating in organised legal exercise with a bond set at $30,000, $10,000 for every of her three prices – two of which haven’t been disclosed. In response to native police, digital proof obtained beneath a warrant pointed to an Airbnb property in Lago Vista, the place the group had been staying.
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The watches stolen can vary wherever from six figures to a couple million {dollars} relying on the mannequin. This has meant these watches are sometimes the goal of theft.
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc had his RM 67-02 stolen in 2022, with the Italian police arresting 4 suspects in reference to the theft. A yr later, Carlos Sainz had his Richard Mille stolen in Milan however managed to chase down the culprits and get well his watch. McLaren’s Lando Norris additionally had his watch of the identical make stolen outdoors Wembley Stadium after the Euro 2020 remaining.
Earlier this yr, ex-NFL participant Jason Pierre-Paul additionally had his Richard Mille stolen through the Miami Grand Prix race weekend.
These robberies have not been linked, however the investigation remains to be ongoing.
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