An Arizona home belonging to Ketel Marte of the Arizona Diamondbacks was burglarized during the MLB All-Star Break, Scottsdale Police said.
SPD confirmed they are investigating a “high-dollar residential burglary” that is believed to have occurred Tuesday night while Marte was in Atlanta with his family representing the National League at the MLB All-Star Game. According to police, there were no signs of forced entry and numerous personal items, such as jewelry were stolen. The investigation remains ongoing
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Marte started for the NL and hit a two-run double in the first inning during the NL’s victory.
The burglary is the latest of thefts of homes owned by professional athletes across the U.S.
In February, federal authorities charged seven men who allegedly burglarized the homes of Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Joe Burrow, among other athletes. According to the complaint, the men, all Chilean nationals, are part of a South American Theft Group that targeted professional athletes, stealing more than $2 million of property.
Each man was charged with conspiracy to commit interstate transportation of stolen property. Amid these incidents, both the NBA and NFL issued warnings to their players about taking precautions.
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Last month, a Seattle man was charged with burglarizing the homes of Luis Castillo and Julio Rodriguez of the Seattle Mariners, former Seattle Seahawks player Richard Sherman, and Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell. There was also an attempted burglary at the home at former Mariner and baseball Hall of Famer Edgar Martinez.
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