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Scottsdale Police Probe High-Value Burglary of Ketel Marte’s Home

Leagues have issued player advisories following an FBI warning about coordinated theft rings targeting athletes’ homes.

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Overview

  • Thieves broke into Marte’s Scottsdale home on July 15 during the MLB All-Star Game, seizing jewelry and other valuables.
  • Scottsdale police describe it as a “high-dollar residential burglary” and say the ongoing investigation has yielded no arrests.
  • The incident is the latest in a nationwide wave of athlete-targeted home thefts that began in late 2024.
  • In December, the FBI issued an advisory warning sports leagues about South American-linked organized crime rings using public schedules and social media to plan break-ins.
  • Sports leagues have reinforced security protocols for road games and urged players to implement enhanced home-monitoring measures.