US EditionFormer Miami Heat Security Officer Charged with Selling $2M in Stolen Team Memorabilia
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUG 5 – Marcos Thomas Perez exploited his access to steal over 400 game-worn jerseys, generating about $2 million by selling items including a LeBron James NBA Finals jersey.
- On Tuesday, federal prosecutors charged Marcos Thomas Perez, a 62-year-old retired Miami Police Department veteran and former Miami Heat security officer, with transporting stolen goods in interstate commerce.
- By accessing a secured equipment room at the Kaseya Center, Perez allegedly stole over 400 jerseys intended for a future team museum during his tenure with the Heat and NBA.
- On April 3, law enforcement executed a search warrant at Perez’s residence and seized about 300 stolen jerseys, with investigators saying he sold over 100 items for about $2 million.
- After the charges, the Miami Heat is attempting to recover the stolen merchandise, some sold through social-media channels, and NBA security may be conducting its own review, according to Elhassan.
- Amid record-breaking auctions, Elhassan said, 'As it was described to me, this is one of the largest, if not the largest, memorabilia heist in the history of this country. In any sport,' highlighting long-term significance.
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Ex-Miami Heat employee accused of stealing jerseys worth millions — including LeBron James'
A former Miami Heat security officer has been accused in federal court of stealing and selling valuable team memorabilia, including a LeBron James jersey from the 2013 NBA Finals.
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A former security guard at Miami Heat is accused of stealing NBA jerseys worn by stars for years. He also apparently sold a Jersey from LeBron James – but far below market value.
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A retired police officer is accused of stealing 400 memorabilia, including a $3.6 million jersey, which he sold for a fraction of its actual value.
The former employee would have sold used T-shirts and collectibles for over $2 million
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