Burglary Ring Jammed WiFi Security Systems Across Oregon and Washington Before Every Break-In
Seven men. Two states. And a device that costs less than $60 that made every security camera in your home go completely blind.
This was not a random crime spree. This was a coordinated operation with weeks of planning, fake disguises, and technology that shut down alarms before a single door was broken.
And for the Asian American families targeted, the damage goes far beyond what was stolen.
The House They Were Watching Was Yours
In early October 2025, a seven-member crew of Colombian nationals entered Oregon and Washington, staying in Airbnb rentals as base camps between jobs. Eugene Police Chief Chris Skinner called them the “Skyline 7.”
They posed as pizza delivery drivers and Amazon workers to surveil victims and figure out when homes would be empty. Targets were always Asian American business owners away at their shops.
Once the coast was clear, they used signal jamming technology to knock out all wireless cameras, posted lookouts, and coordinated through seven-way group calls.
They entered by shattering glass doors, took cash, jewelry, designer handbags, and passports, then wired the proceeds directly to Bogota, Colombia. Four burglaries in six days across Auburn, Gresham, Eugene, and Salem.
The Guilty Pleas and What Comes Next
Eugene police noticed the pattern, executed a search warrant at the crew’s Airbnb, and recovered stolen goods, over a dozen cell phones, and money transfer records.
At a May 19, 2026 press conference, U.S. Attorney Scott Bradford confirmed four of the seven have pleaded guilty. One was deported. Two remain at large with FBI wanted posters still active.
The first to plead guilty, Jhon Alexander Quintero (45), faces up to 5 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Sentencing is set for June 30, 2026. Full case details were reported by OregonLive.
FBI Special Agent Douglas Olson said it plainly: “These are not your run of the mill robbers. These are folks that do a lot of research and preparation before they even select a target.”
Why Your Security Cameras May Not Be Enough
This crew was methodical in a way most people do not expect.
The signal jammer is the piece most coverage skips over. It cuts off every wireless camera instantly, with no alert to the alarm company and no footage recorded. Built for under $60. There is no warning. The home just goes dark.
This is exactly why a woman in Marfa, Texas was only caught because her target had a wired surveillance camera that kept recording when WiFi was disrupted. Wireless cameras alone are no longer enough.
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Why This Matters
This is not an Oregon problem. It is a national one.
Since late 2023, more than 22 targeted burglaries following this exact pattern have been reported in the Eugene area alone. Bradford confirmed at the May 19 press conference: “There are other similar cases across the country.”
Jenny Jonak, president of the Asian American Council of Oregon, said what no court document captures: “It’s made victims afraid to go to sleep. It’s made them afraid to leave their homes. It’s made them afraid to identify as Asian, which is terrible.”
According to Asian Americans Advancing Justice, anti-Asian hate crimes remain nearly three times higher than pre-pandemic levels. This fits a disturbing pattern of organized groups specifically profiling Asian American households.
In Fort Lauderdale, teen burglars hit the same neighborhood repeatedly while residents said nothing was being done.
In Oregon, the Asian American community raised alarms for years before federal agencies stepped in. And sometimes families are left with no choice at all.
There was a case in Northeast Philadelphia where a mother and teenage daughter physically fought off an intruder inside their own home before a neighbor came to help.
Nobody should be in that position.
Key Takeaways
- The “Skyline 7” targeted Asian American business owners across Oregon and Washington in October 2025
- Signal jamming tech disabled all wireless cameras before every break-in
- The crew surveilled victims for weeks while disguised as delivery workers
- Four of seven pleaded guilty. Two remain fugitives. One was deported
- Sentencing is set for June 30, 2026
- Over 22 similar burglaries in Eugene have been reported since late 2023
- FBI confirms similar organized rings are active across the country
Does your home security still rely entirely on WiFi? Because after reading this, that is a question worth sitting with. Drop your thoughts in the comments. And if you have seen similar patterns in your area, share it below.
Wrapping Up
Four men pleaded guilty. Two are still out there. And the families targeted are still processing what it means to feel unsafe in a home they worked hard to build.
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Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. All details are based on publicly available reports at the time of publication.
