PROVIDENCE, RI – Four Rhode Island men have been charged in connection with a conspiracy to burglarize and steal high-end vehicles from dealerships across several states, including Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania.
The charges were announced by U.S. Attorney Zachary A. Cunha after court documents were unsealed today in U.S. District Court in Providence.
The indictment accuses Belter Giron, 28, of North Providence; Alberto Rivera, 24, of Cranston; Richard Robinson, 32; and Onix Eduardo, 27, both of Providence, of conspiracy to commit interstate transportation of stolen property.
The group allegedly burglarized a dozen dealerships between February and July 2023, stealing approximately 120 vehicles valued at around $5 million.
Their targets included luxury brands like Porsche, Mercedes, BMW, Rolls Royce, and Land Rover, along with a motorcycle dealership in Pennsylvania, where they reportedly took nineteen Husqvarna motorcycles.
Court records indicate that Giron and Eduardo are currently detained in federal custody, while Rivera is back at the Rhode Island Adult Correctional Institutions and Robinson has been released on bond.
Previous court appearances for the men occurred between late July and early September 2024.
Evidence presented in court documents suggests that communications among the conspirators discussed vehicle thefts, usage of stolen vehicles, and sales efforts.
Notably, surveillance footage allegedly captured Giron and Robinson near a residence in Providence, covering a stolen Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk valued at $96,000, just a day after it was reported stolen from a New Hampshire dealership.
So far, law enforcement has recovered 41 stolen vehicles and 11 dirt bikes linked to the group, primarily found in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
One stolen vehicle, a Range Rover, was discovered in a shipping container in Elizabeth, New Jersey, destined for Africa.
The investigation was led by the FBI, with significant assistance from multiple local police departments and agencies across Rhode Island and neighboring states.