Key clue emerges from new video of Seattle burglary ring after suspect, 21, arrested for 'robbing NFL, MLB stars'
Prosecutors in Seattle have revealed a series of key clues they've used to charge a 21-year-old man with a string of high-profile burglaries of local athletes' homes.
The alleged burglary ring is accused of hitting the residences of current Seattle Mariners stars Julio Rodriguez and Luis Castillo, club legend Edgar Martinez, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher and Washington native Black Snell, as well as Seahawks great Richard Sherman.
After coordinating with six separate Washington police jurisdictions since early 2025, the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office recently charged 21-year-old Earl Riley with multiple counts related to the case thanks to the presence of a red bag discovered at a family home last month.
It is that red bag that prosecutors say was seen on surveillance video at multiple break-ins, including a new clip from Martinez's home that was released Monday. Several burglars are seen in each video.
Prosecutors also point to a Jeep Grand Cherokee that was spotted on multiple surveillance videos, as well as an Instagram post containing a Rolex watch matching the description of one stolen from Snell's home.
Other stolen items from the athletes' homes were found at Riley's home or recovered from family members. Furthermore, cell phone data puts Riley near the scene of each home at the time of the burglaries from February to May.
Riley was also accused of holding Sherman's family at gunpoint. He is now being held on $1 million bail ahead of his June 16 arraignment.
Meanwhile local police continue to look for his accomplices. The investigation is described as ongoing and additional charges could be filed against other defendants, according to a King County DA statement.
'The King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office worked for weeks on multiple search warrants that led to the filing of these felony charges today,' King County prosecuting attorney Leesa Manion said.
'I am grateful for the excellent work from our deputy prosecutors and from police investigators on these home burglaries, and all burglaries filed in King County. All people deserve to feel safe in their homes, and our office will continue to hold people accountable for criminal behavior.'
Sherman and his wife Ashley both released security footage in March of the armed men who robbed their home while she and their children were on the property.
'House being robbed at gun point with my family in it isn't what anyone wants for a birthday gift,' Sherman wrote on X alongside two grabs from his security footage. 'Scary situation that my Wife handled masterfully and kept my kids safe. If anyone has any info that can help find these people please reach out.'
Seattle's Luis Castillo allegedly lost more than $6,000 worth of Luis Vuitton bags in the heist
Suspects were seen walking towards Edgar Martinez's home before suddenly retreating
Ashley posted video of the break in on social media, showing three men breaking in through a ground-floor window. As she explained, the couple's two children were not harmed physically.
'Thank you to everyone who has checked in. It is truly appreciated,' Ashley wrote on social media. 'The kids and I are physically ok. Very shaken up and hope to find these people soon.
'Waking up to intruders outside your bedroom with a gun is something no one should have to experience,' she added. 'Like I said they tried the wrong people! We WILL find you!'
Sherman posted two grabs showing men walking into the home wearing masks and heavy jackets. One of the men is seen brandishing a pistol.
The first burglary is believed to have taken place on February 7, when Castillo's home was robbed of $6,000 worth of Louis Vuitton bags.
A month later, Snell's home was robbed by suspects who entered through a shattered living room window, ransacked several rooms, and stole about $250,000 worth of luxury items, including a pair of Rolexes valued at $75,000 each.
Riley is facing four burglary charges, a robbery charge, and counts of unlawful possession of a firearm and eluding police vehicle after allegedly driving away from police in his Cherokee.
When police did catch up to him at a park, he was said to be in possession of a stolen gun.
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