Seven Men Charged in Federal Court for Targeting Athletes' Homes
Seven Chilean men face federal charges in Florida for burglarizing homes of high-profile athletes, including Patrick Mahomes and Joe Burrow, stealing over $2 million.
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Seven Chilean men have been charged in Tampa federal court for orchestrating burglaries across the U.S. targeting professional athletes' homes. These burglaries involved stealing over $2 million in valuables from players including Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and Joe Burrow. Each defendant faces conspiracy charges related to interstate transportation of stolen property, with potential prison sentences of up to 10 years. Surveillance and cellphone data linked the men to multiple break-ins, where they employed various tactics to gain access. The group is reportedly part of a larger crime network exploiting athletes' absence from their homes.
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The burglars typically used crude methods such as breaking windows or prying open sliding glass doors with crowbars. They also employed tactics like approaching homes from covered areas and using surveillance to plan their break-ins.
The suspects were identified through cellphone data, surveillance video, and license plate readers. Additionally, they took photos of themselves with stolen items, which were included in the criminal complaint as evidence.
Each defendant faces a maximum of 10 years in prison if convicted of conspiracy to commit interstate transportation of stolen property.
The burglaries are reportedly part of a larger crime network that targets athletes' homes when they are away. The network is known to involve multiple groups working together, using similar methods and buyers for stolen merchandise.
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