Chileans Charged in Connection with Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes Burglaries
Seven Men Charged in Nationwide Spree of Burglaries
Seven men have been charged in connection with a nationwide spree of burglaries that victimized high-profile athletes, including Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes, federal officials said Tuesday.
Defendants Charged with Conspiracy to Commit Interstate Transportation of Stolen Property
The charge of conspiracy to commit interstate transportation of stolen property for each of the seven is in a criminal complaint filed on January 30 but announced by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida on Tuesday.
Four New Defendants Added to the Investigation
The complaint adds four defendants to three previously alleged to be connected to the investigation of such burglaries nationwide: Jordan Quiroga Sanchez, 22; Bastian Orellano Morales, 23; and Sergio Ortega Cabello, 38.
The four other defendants are Pablo Zuniga Cartes, 24; Ignacio Zuniga Cartes, 20; Alexander Huiaguil Chavez, 24; and Bastian Jimenez Freraut, 27.
Charges and Consequences
If convicted, each could spend as much as 10 years in federal prison, prosecutors said.
Victims of the Burglaries
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida alleged the seven were part of a South American burglary crew that victimized high-profile athletes across the nation. Each of the defendants is from Chile.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida said the defendants were connected to burglaries that resulted in the theft of $2 million in goods.
Notable Burglaries
The seven are also connected to the November 2, 2024, break-in at the Wisconsin home of a Milwaukee Bucks player while he was at work at a game. Watches, chains, jewelry, a designer suitcase, designer bags, cash, and a safe securing some of those items, together worth nearly $1.5 million, were stolen, the office said.
The information corresponds to a burglary at the home of Bucks forward Bobby Portis Jr.
Pablo Zuniga Cartes, Ignacio Zuniga Cartes, Freraut, and a fourth person not named posed for a photo with the safe and some of the goods afterward, the office alleged in its statement.
Other Victims
The office alleged another burglary, a December 9 break-in in the Cincinnati area, victimized a Cincinnati Bengals player, taking an estimated $300,000 in goods, the office said in its statement. The information corresponds to the burglary of the residence of Joe Burrow, who was in Arlington, Texas, helping his team beat the Dallas Cowboys 27-20 at the time.
Conclusion
The successful prosecution of these defendants is a significant blow to the criminal organization behind this spree of burglaries, and we are working to ensure that those responsible are held accountable for their crimes.
FAQs
Q: Who are the seven defendants charged in connection with the burglaries?
A: The seven defendants are Jordan Quiroga Sanchez, 22; Bastian Orellano Morales, 23; Sergio Ortega Cabello, 38; Pablo Zuniga Cartes, 24; Ignacio Zuniga Cartes, 20; Alexander Huiaguil Chavez, 24; and Bastian Jimenez Freraut, 27.
Q: What are the charges against the defendants?
A: The defendants are charged with conspiracy to commit interstate transportation of stolen property.
Q: What are the consequences if convicted?
A: If convicted, each could spend as much as 10 years in federal prison, prosecutors said.
Q: How many victims were targeted in the burglaries?
A: The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida said the defendants were connected to the theft of $2 million in goods from high-profile athletes across the nation.
Q: Are there any other notable burglaries connected to the case?
A: Yes, the seven are also connected to the November 2, 2024, break-in at the Wisconsin home of a Milwaukee Bucks player, and the December 9 break-in in the Cincinnati area victimizing a Cincinnati Bengals player.
Q: Are there any ongoing investigations related to the case?
A: Yes, authorities are continuing to investigate other possible connections to the case and to identify any other potential victims.
