Los Angeles, USA - A Rolex Submariner watch, valued at $9,000 and belonging to actor Keanu Reeves, has been recovered in Chile almost a year after being stolen from his Los Angeles home. This unexpected discovery is part of a larger recovery effort, with Chilean authorities confirming that three luxury timepieces taken from Reeves' residence in December 2023 were found during raids in eastern Santiago.
The recovered Rolex holds sentimental value, as it was reportedly gifted by Reeves to a stuntman on the set of "John Wick: Chapter 4" in 2021. The watch is engraved with the stuntman's first name and a message of gratitude from the actor: "2021, JW4, thank you, The John Wick Five."
"It's incredible to think that a watch stolen from a Hollywood star's home ended up across the continent in Chile," commented a spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department. "This highlights the intricate networks involved in the trafficking of stolen goods."
Chilean authorities were alerted to the presence of the stolen watches after a series of local robberies led them to conduct raids on four houses. During these operations, they uncovered the timepieces alongside other stolen jewelry. The connection to Reeves' stolen property was made with the assistance of US officials, who were collaborating with their Chilean counterparts.
A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the Chilean robberies and is suspected of being involved in the distribution of the stolen goods. Investigations are ongoing in both the United States and Chile to determine the full extent of the criminal network and how the watches made their way from Los Angeles to South America.
This case underscores the global nature of organized crime and the challenges faced by law enforcement in tracking stolen property across international borders. The recovery of Reeves' watches, however, offers a glimmer of hope and demonstrates the effectiveness of international cooperation in combating such crimes.
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