Four suspects believed to be connected to a Colombian crime ring were arrested in California after allegedly attempting a jewelry store burglary in Lodi, just weeks after a $1 million theft in Sacramento County, according to the New York Post.

Authorities say the group used sophisticated methods, drilling through concrete and disabling alarms during the September 13 heist. “The methods used in that burglary are something that is straight out of the movies,” said Sgt. Amar Gandhi of the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office. “Very methodical, extremely planned out, very sophisticated as far as their methods, techniques, tools and expertise.”

The suspects — Sandro Torres-Morales (49), Orlando Goyeneche-Sanchez (41), Miguel Osorio-Castaneda (49), and Melany Pascagoula-Correa (25) — were caught in the act while targeting Lodi Pawn and Fine Jewelry. Police had been monitoring the group as they traveled in an RV across the Sacramento and Bay Area, scouting stores and disabling alarm systems.

Before officers intervened, the suspects had cut through a brick wall, shut off power, and disabled alarms — though no jewelry was stolen during the attempted break-in. Authorities say the group operated with clear roles, including a woman handling logistics and vehicles, and they believe the suspects may be behind several similar heists across California.

Investigators also noted possible international connections, with one member reportedly owning a jewelry store in Colombia and ties to broader cartel networks responsible for stealing millions in jewelry.