A long-haired, bearded man in a dark suit next to a hand holding a metal watch with an engraving on the back.
ARGENTINA

'They're worth more than $120,000': this is how Keanu Reeves's watches were recovered

The watches were in Chile and are worth more than $120,000. The FBI recovered them after an international investigation

Keanu Reeves managed to recover six high-end watchesstolen from his Los Angeles home in 2023.

The pieces, valued at over 120,000 dollars, appeared in Chile following an international operation by the FBI and the PDI.

Several wristwatches of different styles and bands displayed on a blue table
The pieces, valued at over 0,000, appeared in Chile | La Derecha Diario

Where were Keanu Reeves's stolen watches found?

The discovery took place in the Peñalolén district, in Santiago, Chile, during a police operation.

The stolen watches were handed over to the FBI in an official ceremony held at the U.S. embassy in that country.

What is the value of the recovered watches?

These are exclusive Rolex models, with personalized engravings related to the actor's life and career.

A smiling man hands out watches to several people who display them on their wrists, and one of the watches has a personalized engraving on the back.
These are exclusive Rolex models, with personalized engravings | La Derecha Diario

One of them is even believed to be linked to one of his best-known films.

How did Reeves collaborate in the investigation?

The actor actively participated in identifying the stolen pieces. According to prosecutor Claudia Barraza, his contribution was key to validating their authenticity.

A man points a gun while wearing a wristwatch similar to the Rolex GMT-Master II shown on the right side of the image.
The actor actively participated in the identification of the stolen pieces | La Derecha Diario

Reeves maintained a low profile during the investigation but expressed gratitude for the authorities' work.

Who had the watches and what sentence did he receive?

The man who possessed the watches was convicted of robbery with intimidation and customs receiving.

Neither his identity nor the exact sentence imposed on him was disclosed.

A man with a serious expression looks straight ahead while wearing a black digital watch on his wrist, next to an enlarged image of the same Casio G-Shock watch model against a black background.
Who had the watches and what sentence did he receive? | La Derecha Diario

Is there a smuggling network behind the case?

The case remains open. The Chilean Investigative Police (PDI) is investigating whether the watches were transported by an international network.

"There is a clear market for luxury items in the country," warned Prefect Marcelo Varas.

➡️ Argentina

More posts: