"Federal authorities filed a complaint in Florida in February 2025 that listed Huaiquil Chavez as a member of a theft group comprising Chilean nationals that broke into the homes of athletes across the United States, stealing cash, jewelry and weapons. They were charged with interstate transportation of stolen property."
"The only case in the Florida complaint related to Tennessee was a burglary from December 2024 in which approximately $1 million in jewelry, watches and luxury bags were stolen from the home of 'Professional Athlete 6,' a Memphis Grizzlies player, while the Grizzlies played the Golden State Warriors on Dec. 19."
"Huaiquil Chavez will be sentenced June 11. As part of the plea agreement, both sides agreed to two years imprisonment. If the court rejects the plea, either side can withdraw. United States attorneys recommended that Chavez receive 'the maximum applicable reduction for acceptance of responsibility' provided he complies with the plea agreement's stipulations."
Alexander Esteban Huaiquil Chavez, a member of a Chilean theft group, pleaded guilty to interstate transportation of stolen property in a Tennessee federal courtroom. The group targeted homes of high-profile athletes including NFL stars Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and Joe Burrow, stealing cash, jewelry, and weapons. A December 2024 burglary at Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant's home yielded approximately $1 million in jewelry, watches, and luxury bags while the team played the Golden State Warriors. Huaiquil Chavez faces sentencing on June 11, with both prosecution and defense agreeing to two years imprisonment. He must comply with plea agreement stipulations including avoiding new crimes and providing truthful testimony.
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