Marcus Thomas Perez, a retired Miami police officer and former Miami Heat security officer, has been charged with stealing over $2 million worth of team memorabilia, including a game-worn jersey from LeBron James. He allegedly stole over 400 items while working with the team from 2016 to 2021 and later as an NBA security employee until 2025. Perez sold these items through online marketplaces at prices far below their market values. He faces significant legal penalties, including a potential ten-year prison sentence and hefty fines.
Marcus Thomas Perez, a former Miami Heat security officer, is accused of stealing millions in team memorabilia, including a game-worn LeBron James jersey from the 2013 NBA Finals.
Perez, 62, pleaded not guilty to a felony charge of transporting stolen goods across state lines and faces up to 10 years in prison.
The U.S. Attorney's Office states that Perez stole over 400 game-worn jerseys and memorabilia during his employment with the Heat, selling items for about $2 million.
One notable item stolen was a jersey worn by LeBron James in a crucial NBA Finals game, which allegedly sold for $100,000, contrasting its later auction value of $3.7 million.
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