KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Seven Chilean nationals face federal charges related to the burglaries of several high profile athletes’ homes, including two members of the Kansas City Chiefs.
The indictment was unsealed in Tampa, Florida on Tuesday.
The suspects have been identified as 24-year-old Pablo Zuniga Cartes, 20-year-old Ignacio Zuniga Cartes, 27-year-old Bastian Jimenez Freraut, 22-year-old Jordan Quiroga Sanchez, 23-year-old Bastian Orellano Morales, 24-year-old Alexander Huiaguil Chavez and 38-year-old Sergio Ortega Cabello.
All the suspects face charges of conspiracy to transport stolen property.
According to the complaint, the suspects were members of a South American Theft Group that burglarized the homes of professional athletes around the country. They stole valuables worth over $2 million.
The photo from the U.S. Attorney in Tampa shows some of the suspects wearing Kansas City Chiefs clothing and jewelry while posing with a safe.
Back on October 5 and 7, burglars targeted the homes of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce.
The suspects are also linked to burglaries in Wisconsin, Ohio, Tennessee and Florida.
