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Two people have been arrested in this case and police are searching for two others. dent at the house of New Orleans Saints Defensive end Cam Jordan, according to officials.
Four men reportedly crossed into Jordan Home On September 14, through the back door. According to Jefferson Parish Sheriff Joseph Lopinto, the home was vacant at the time, as Jordan was playing a home game with the Saints.
On Tuesday, Jordan admitted Break in and wrote on social media that September 14 was “tragic”, but added that “the most important thing – my family – was and is safe.”
All suspects are reportedly from the Atlanta area and moved back to Georgia shortly after alleged theftLopinto said.
Donald Robinson, 28, and Jaden Brown, 19, have both been arrested in connection with the theft. According to the Sheriff’s Office, he was taken into custody within 24 hours of the break-in. 20-year-old Jahon Suber and 19-year-old Davell Ortiz have also been named as suspects, but had not been apprehended at the time of this report.
The sheriff said charges against the suspects have not been finalized, but are expected to include simple burglary and possession of stolen property.
The FBI is also involved in the investigation and is working with local authorities to determine whether federal charges will be filed against the suspects. ABC News Report.
Lopinto said some of the property stolen from Jordan’s home was recovered but did not say what exactly was taken.
During the last year, many professional athletes and other celebrities have been target of thieves,
Lopinto said investigators are working to determine if the suspects are connected to other reported burglaries.
Other professional athletes targeted in home burglaries include Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and LA Lakers guard Luka Doncic.
Thefts have become such a widespread concern that FBI warns NBA Piracy gangs were targeting his players.
Investigators believe professional athletes are targeted because they are typically wealthier and spend a lot of time away from their homes.
The FBI believes that South American theft groups are probably responsible for the majority of thefts. These groups are often organized by a “fence” – someone who buys stolen goods – living in the US, who brings the thieves into the country and agrees to pay them a percentage of the value of the goods they receive.
The two defendants – Dmitry Nezhinsky, 43, and Juan Villar, 48, both New York pawn shop owners – were arrested He was accused of working with five theft teams to steal from professional athletes.
Investigators who searched his business and storage unit found a large quantity of stolen luxury items.
Nejinsky and Villar pleaded guilty in July to conspiracy to receive stolen property transported through interstate commerce.