Nearly two dozen homes belonging to Asian business owners in Pennsylvania have fallen victim to a theft ring since the beginning of the year, according to local police.
The shocking detail came to light after the 22nd incident — the latest on record — took place at a residence in Moon Township sometime between 3 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on Sept. 22, while the owners were out at work.
The victims, a senior Asian couple, have lived in the neighborhood for 23 years in peace. They own Sapporo Japanese Steakhouse at 4260 Steubenville Pike in Pittsburgh.
The couple’s elder daughter, Jenifier Nam, spoke to NextShark on Wednesday to reveal what went down in the aftermath of the break-in. She said her 66-year-old mother suffered a panic attack.
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“I received a call from my dad at around 11:45 p.m. when the police were already at the house. At the time I could hear my mom speaking to them,” Jenifier recalled. “A detective arrived, as well as forensics. We then got off the phone because he needed to continue the interview with the detective.”
“I called him an hour later to check up, and he said mom was not doing so good. I figured, of course, she just got robbed, but it was bad,” Jenifier said. “She had a panic attack and even asked my dad at one point why the police were there. The shock was too much and the ambulance was called. She was taken to the hospital, and she did not remember being there. I kept checking in on them until they got home at around 4:45 a.m. the next day.”
Nearly 2 dozen Asian families targeted in Pennsylvania theft ring (yahoo.com)
Carl Samson
October 28, 2022
Gustavo Ribeiro-Quintanilha, 20, was arrested in connection with a home invasion robbery in San Francisco that held an 88-year-old Asian woman at gunpoint on April 7.
Ribeiro-Quintanilha is believed to be one of two men who barged into the victim’s home at the 100 block of Louisburg Street near Geneva Avenue.
The victim was alone at the time of the incident. The pair of perps allegedly forced her into a bathroom at gunpoint as they ransacked her home.
Ribeiro-Quintanilha was arrested last week and arraigned on Thursday.
He has been charged with multiple felonies, including robbery, burglary, elder abuse and false imprisonment, according to The San Francisco Standard.
He remains in custody and is scheduled to return to court on Nov. 8 and Nov. 17.
A man who held an 88-year-old Asian woman at gunpoint during a home invasion robbery in San Francisco has been arrested.
Gustavo Ribeiro-Quintanilha, 20, is believed to be one of two men who barged into the victim’s home on the 100 block of Louisburg Street near Geneva Avenue in the Ingleside neighborhood on April 7.
The victim was alone at the time of the incident. The pair of perps forced her into a bathroom at gunpoint as they ransacked her home, according to reports.