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Scottsdale, Arizona, police confirmed that the
department is investigating a “high-dollar residential burglary”
that is believed to have happened on Tuesday night, which is
when Marte was playing for the National League in its All-Star
game win in Atlanta.
Numerous personal items and jewelry were stolen. No one was at
home when the burglary occured.
Police said the home is “reportedly” owned by Marte. Maricopa
County Assessor's Office records show Marte owns a home on the
block near the investigation.
Police say the investigation is ongoing.
Marte hit a two-run double in the first inning of the NL's win,
which was secured after a home run contest at the end of the
game after the score was tied after nine innings.
The burglary is the latest in a series of thefts from the homes
of high-profile athletes acoross the country this year. Players
have been targeted because of the high-end products believed to
be in their homes and sometimes the thefts occur when they are
away with their teams for road games.
The FBI has warned sports leagues about crime organizations
targeting professional athletes. The NFL and NBA have issued
security alerts to athletes.
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.
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