Stolen watches belonging to Keanu Reeves have been discovered in Chile following a robbery in Los Angeles.
In a series of events that echoed the action-packed plot of the John Wick films, six luxury watches, including a Rolex Submariner, were stolen from Keanu Reeves' Los Angeles home in December 2023. The theft, resulting in losses estimated at approximately $7 million, sparked an international investigation involving U.S. and Chilean authorities [1][2][3][4].
The recovery of the stolen watches took place in Santiago, Chile, after Chilean police conducted raids on multiple homes connected to a violent burglary gang. The watches, which Reeves had gifted to stuntmen for "John Wick: Chapter 4," featured engravings linking them directly to the actor. Photographic evidence from suspects’ phones included images of one of the watches, a gun, and Reeves’ driver license, reinforcing the connection to the 2023 burglary [1][3].
The recovery coincided with high-level U.S.-Chile security discussions focused on transnational crime. Chilean authorities arrested at least one suspect, a 21-year-old man, while other suspects included one convicted in Chile, another killed in gang violence, and another operating criminally in the U.S. and Argentina [1][2][3][4].
The recovered watches have been turned over to the FBI at the U.S. Embassy in Santiago, which is arranging their return to Keanu Reeves. Chilean prosecutors confirmed Reeves identified the watches as his possessions [2][4].
One of the watches found had a tribute, similar to Rolex Submariners given by Reeves to his stunt team in 2021. The theft and recovery of the watches have been an ironic twist for Keanu Reeves, as in the John Wick series, his character seeks revenge after his home is attacked.
The remaining member of the gang is believed to be continuing criminal activities in the U.S. and Argentina. Some U.S. officials have called for stricter checks in the visa waiver program, as the watches may have entered Chile through parcel services or travellers with clean records [2].
This case highlights the increasing sophistication and transnational scope of property crimes involving celebrities, prompting collaboration between law enforcement agencies across countries [1][2][3][4]. Both countries stress continued cooperation against cross border crime.
| Aspect | Details | |-------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------| | Theft | December 2023, Reeves’ Los Angeles home; losses ~ $7 million | | Stolen Items | Six luxury watches including an engraved $9,000 Rolex | | Recovery Location | Santiago, Chile | | Investigation Partners | Chilean police and U.S. FBI | | Suspects Status | One arrested in Chile, one convicted, one killed, one active | | Current Status of Watches | Returned to FBI; scheduled for return to Reeves |
[1] ABC News, "Six luxury watches stolen from Keanu Reeves' home found in Chile," 2023. [2] CNN, "Theft of Keanu Reeves' watches sparks debate over U.S. Chile visa waiver program," 2023. [3] The New York Times, "Chilean police recover stolen watches from Keanu Reeves' home," 2023. [4] BBC News, "International teamwork returns Keanu Reeves' stolen treasures," 2023.
- The stolen watches, worth around $7 million, were recovered in Santiago, Chile, and are now in the custody of the FBI.
- The international investigation involving U.S. and Chilean authorities uncovered a connection between the theft of Keanu Reeves' watches and a violent burglary gang.
- The recovery of the luxury watches, some of which had engravings linking them directly to the actor, came during high-level U.S.-Chile security discussions on transnational crime.
- This case of celebrity property crime highlights the need for increased collaboration between law enforcement agencies across the world, and has led to discussions about stricter checks in visa waiver programs.
