Alexander Esteban Huaiquil Chavez, identified as a member of a theft group made up of Chilean nationals, pleaded guilty Wednesday to interstate transportation of stolen property in connection with a series of burglaries targeting athletes’ homes across the United States in 2024.
The case centers on a group authorities said carried out break-ins at the residences of athletes during 2024, with stolen items allegedly moved across state lines. Chavez’s guilty plea addresses the federal charge of transporting stolen property between states.
Case background
Investigators have described the operation as a coordinated theft group that focused on athletes’ homes in multiple locations nationwide. The plea marks a significant development in the broader investigation into the 2024 burglaries.
No additional details about specific victims, locations, or the value of stolen property were included in the announcement of Chavez’s plea.