Houston Astros player Jose Altuve, Houston Rockets’ Patrick Beverly, and ex-Houston Dynamo player Kofi Sarkodie have one thing in common; their homes have been burglarized. The arrests of three men have been made in connection with the robbery at Jose Altuve’s home, which took place on January 30, 2020. The suspects have also been linked to the burglaries at the homes of Patrick Beverly and Kofi Sarkodie.
The three suspects have been identified as 18-year-old Dooron Jakee Holmes Maxey, 17-year-old Jimmy Ray Johnson III, and 18-year-old Estevan Raul Tarniella. Maxey was arrested earlier this week, while Tarniella is currently in custody. Johnson is still being sought by police. All three are accused of stealing a number of items from Altuve’s home, including jewelry and baseball memorabilia, valued at approximately $1 million in total.
According to surveillance footage, two suspects entered the home via a window and left within ten minutes. Altuve was not present during the burglary as he was at a game. Four more individuals, Jordan Tarneilla, William Jones Jr., Jasmyn Hall, and Patrick Maxey, have since been arrested and charged in connection with the burglary. Maxey was already in custody for another offense since mid-April.
The investigation is ongoing to determine if Altuve’s home was specifically targeted or if others were also victimized. The Houston Police Department has confirmed that they believe the burglaries are part of a larger criminal operation.
Theft is an unfortunate reality in the lives of high-profile athletes and their families. In November 2018, former LA Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig had three burglaries within a single month, resulting in the loss of property worth $170,000. Several NFL players, including DeSean Jackson, Rob Gronkowski, and Sean Taylor, have also fallen victim to home burglaries. Despite being in the public eye, athletes’ security has sometimes been lacking, with their homes being seen as soft targets.
Altuve’s attorney believes that the recent arrests will help restore the confidence of Houston’s residents in its police department’s ability to keep citizens safe from criminals. The authorities have vowed to continue investigating the matter and bring all the offenders to justice.
In conclusion, the recent arrests of three men who have been charged with breaking into the home of Jose Altuve and linked to other athlete burglaries in Houston are a significant breakthrough in the fight against crime. High-profile athletes often find themselves in the media spotlight, and their homes are seen as soft targets for criminals. The authorities have pledged to continue investigating these incidents, bringing all the offenders to justice, and ensuring that sportspersons’ security is not jeopardized in the future.
