3 men wanted in connection with US athlete burglaries arrested in Argentina
Three men wanted for burglarizing the homes of US professional athletes were arrested in Argentina. The suspects, all Chilean citizens, are linked to a theft group that targeted athletes including NFL stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. They face federal charges in the US and are awaiting possible extradition after being apprehended in a joint operation by Argentine and Chilean authorities.
- ▪The suspects are accused of stealing valuables worth over $2 million from professional athletes' homes.
- ▪Two of the arrested men were also involved in a robbery at the home of Argentine tennis player Juan Martin del Potro.
- ▪The theft group had a consistent method of operation, targeting athletes based on their schedules.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream on3 men wanted in connection with burglaries of US professional athletes' homes arrested in ArgentinaChiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce were among those targeted.ByMeredith Deliso and Aicha El Hammar CastanoMay 25, 2026, 8:57 PM3:05 This photo included in a federal complaint shows three suspects charged in connection with several burglaries.Justice DepartmentThree purported members of a South American theft group that allegedly targeted the homes of professional athletes in the United States were arrested in Argentina, authorities said.The three Chilean citizens are wanted in the U.S.
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