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Seattle Man Charged With Burglaries at Pro Athletes’ Homes

Jailed on $1 million bail, he is scheduled to enter his plea on June 16 with prosecutors continuing to investigate potential accomplices

Luis Castillo; Julio Rodriguez; Richard Sherman; Blake Snell.
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Overview

  • Riley faces multiple counts of residential burglary and first-degree robbery for thefts at occupied and unoccupied athlete homes between February and May.
  • Authorities allege he orchestrated the theft of more than $200,000 in luxury items, including Louis Vuitton bags from Luis Castillo and high-end purses and jewelry from Julio Rodriguez.
  • Additional incidents targeted former Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman’s watches, involved a burglary at Blake Snell’s home and an attempted break-in at Hall of Famer Edgar Martinez’s residence.
  • The monthslong investigation by the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and six police jurisdictions remains active as prosecutors seek to identify and charge any accomplices.
  • The FBI has warned sports leagues about organized crime targeting athletes and the NFL and NBA have issued security alerts following high-profile home burglaries.