Arizona Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte's Scottsdale home burglarized while he played in MLB All-Star Game
Ketel Marte, the star of the Arizona Diamondbacks, was making waves at the MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta, but his Scottsdale residence fell victim to a bold burglary. Scottsdale police labeled it a "high-dollar residential burglary," with thieves taking off with several personal items and valuable jewelry while Marte was busy helping the National League win.
Scottsdale police confirm
high-dollar theft
at home belonging to
Arizona
Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte
The burglary occurred on Tuesday night at a residence owned by Ketel Marte in Scottsdale, Arizona. According to reports, there were evident "signs of forced entry" at the home, suggesting that the thieves broke in instead of using an unlocked door or window.
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Police verified that the house was unoccupied at the time—no one was there to confront the intruders—because Marte and his family were in Atlanta for the All-Star celebrations.
The stolen goods included "various personal items and jewelry," categorizing this as a "high-dollar" crime, a term used by police to stress the value of what was taken.
The Scottsdale police have stated that the investigation is still in progress, but currently, there have been no arrests. It appears the thieves timed it perfectly, knowing that Marte's public schedule left his home exposed.
Ketel Marte delivers two-run double while burglars target his home
While his house was being looted, Ketel Marte was enjoying a career moment.
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In his third All-Star Game, he took the field as the National League's second baseman in Atlanta.
Batting third, Marte hit a two-run double down the right-field line in the first inning—making him the first Diamondbacks player to ever drive in multiple runs during an All-Star Game. That double was crucial in helping the NL clinch a victory in a thrilling finish, which was decided by a home run swing-off after the game ended in a 3-3 tie following nine innings.
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Ketel Marte hasn't made any public comments regarding the burglary. Neither he nor the Arizona Diamondbacks have issued an official statement, leaving fans and reporters in the dark about his emotions. It's possible he's holding back to let the police do their job or he's just processing the breach of his privacy. Without a direct quote from Marte, we can only guess at the frustration and shock he might be feeling after such a bittersweet All-Star break.
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