Police in Chile have arrested three individuals suspected of carrying out a series of burglaries on the homes of high-profile athletes in the United States and Argentina, according to BBC, CBS News, and Fox News. The suspects targeted properties belonging to stars like Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes, and Juan Martín del Potro, stealing expensive watches, valuable jewelry, and sports memorabilia during a two-year spree.
Key Takeaways
Police in Chile have arrested three individuals suspected of burglarizing the homes of several high-profile athletes in the U.S. and Argentina between 2024 and 2025. The suspects targeted properties, stealing valuable items such as watches, jewelry, and sports memorabilia.
- Three Chilean nationals were arrested for a string of burglaries targeting professional athletes' homes.
- Victims include Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes, Juan Martín del Potro, and others.
- The suspects monitored social media to determine when athletes were away from home.
- Authorities plan to extradite the suspects to face charges in the U.S. or Argentina.
The arrests were made after police connected the dots from earlier incidents. Two of the suspects were apprehended last week for breaking into del Potro's home in Argentina, leading to the arrest of a third suspect on Saturday per BBC. Commissioner Enrique Gutierrez of Chilean Interpol stated that the trio would face justice in either the United States or Argentina as they had no significant criminal record in Chile.
According to CBS News, the FBI issued a notice to sports leagues warning athletes about recent burglaries targeting professional athletes. The advisory mentioned that at least nine professional athletes were targeted between September and November 2024. The suspects allegedly monitored social media profiles to determine when the owners were away, as well as assessed the buildings' security measures.
Fox News reported that the three Chilean nationals are among seven people charged in a federal complaint accusing members of a South American burglary crew known as the 'South American Theft Group.' The group is alleged to have stolen valuables worth millions of dollars from athletes' homes across multiple states. Authorities plan to extradite the suspects to face charges in the U.S.
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