Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte’s Arizona Home Robbed During MLB All-Star Break
The home belonging to Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Ketel Marte was robbed during MLB’s All-Star break on early Thursday morning.
Scottsdale-area authorities are investigating a “high-dollar residential burglary” that is believed to have happened Tuesday night, while Marte would have been away at the All-Star Game in Atlanta.
No one was home when the incident occurred, and “numerous personal items and jewelry” were taken. An investigation into the matter is currently ongoing.
The incident is just the latest in a series of recent robberies involving well-known athletes across the leagues, where players’ homes have been repeatedly targeted while they were traveling for events or away games. Among those impacted are NFL stars Patrick Mahomes and Joe Burrow, as well as basketball players Luka Doncic and Bobby Portis.
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The FBI has warned sports leagues about crime organizations targeting professional athletes.
The NFL and NBA sent security warnings to teams about the threat of burglary groups targeting the homes of professional athletes. The NFL’s security team provided recommendations regarding the use of social media, including the avoidance of posting images of expensive items or commenting about hotel accommodations. The memo also spelled out methods of home security.
NBA teams received a similar memo from NBA Security, suggesting players install updated alarm systems with cameras, use locked safes either secured to the floor or installed by professionals and have protective guard services patrol their homes if they will be away for extended periods, among other safeguards.
A Seattle man was charged last month in connection with a string of burglaries at the homes of prominent active and retired professional athletes in the area.
In good news, the National League walked away from the All-Star Game with a win, during which Marte hit a two-run double in the first inning.
Earlier in June, the second baseman was also a victim of some pretty nasty trash talk from a fan who brought him to tears after invoking his late mother. But the D-Back handled it with class, and received a standing ovation at his first home game ever.
Article by James Van Wickler
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