Suspects wanted by FBI for robbing athletes' homes arrested in Chile
Three suspects wanted by the FBI for robbing the homes of professional athletes have been arrested in Chile. The thieves targeted athletes in both Chile and Argentina, stealing valuables worth over $2 million. U.S. authorities are seeking extradition for the suspects, who had no significant criminal record in Chile.
- ▪The suspects were arrested after breaking into the home of former tennis player Juan Martin del Potro.
- ▪The FBI had previously issued a notice about burglaries targeting professional athletes, with at least nine reported incidents.
- ▪The stolen items included jewelry, high-end watches, and sports memorabilia.
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Crime Suspects wanted by FBI for robbing pro athletes' homes arrested in Chile Updated on: May 25, 2026 / 7:10 AM EDT / CBS/AFP Add CBS News on Google Police in Chile on Sunday said they arrested three Chileans wanted by the FBI for allegedly robbing the homes of professional American athletes in 2024 and 2025.The suspects also robbed athletes in Argentina, authorities said.The thieves stole jewelry, high-end watches and souvenirs such as sports jerseys, among other belongings, they said.Two of them were arrested last week after breaking into the home of former tennis player Juan Martin del Potro, the last Latin American to win a Grand Slam tournament -- the 2009 U.S.
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