Two arrested for stealing from ex-MLB player's storage unit

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 9 Oct, 23:48 · Archive

Two men were arrested after allegedly burglarising a Phoenix storage unit belonging to a former MLB player.

Two men were arrested after allegedly burglarising a former MLB player's Phoenix storage unit and attempting to sell stolen shoes. Daniel Jacob Thompson, 48, and Michael Charles Hummel, 30, were arrested on Friday.

The theft occurred on 27 September at a storage facility near 24th Street and Campbell Avenue. The suspects allegedly broke into the unit and stole high-end purses, MLB player-issued gear, collector's shoes and several laptops valued at approximately $93,000.

Phoenix police shared photographs of the suspects and requested public assistance in identifying them. After learning the men had attempted to sell a pair of the stolen shoes, detectives identified and arrested them. Investigators obtained a search warrant and recovered evidence including footwear, clothing with the victim's name and electronics.

Phoenix Police said in a statement that the arrests underscored 'the importance of our ongoing partnerships with the community and local businesses' and that 'their willingness to share information played a key role in helping detectives bring this case to a swift resolution'.

How it is being reported

• 2 arrested for allegedly burglarizing Phoenix storage unit of former MLB playerTwo men were arrested after allegedly trying to sell shoes stolen from a former MLB player’s Phoenix storage unit, police said.KOLD · 9 Oct, 20:05
• 2 arrested for allegedly burglarizing Phoenix storage unit of former MLB playerTwo men were arrested after allegedly trying to sell shoes stolen from a former MLB player’s Phoenix storage unit, police said.Azfamily · 9 Oct, 20:05
• High-end items stolen from ex-MLB player’s Phoenix storage unitTwo suspects are accused of breaking into a unit and stealing high-end purses, MLB player-issued gear, collector’s shoes and multiple laptop computers.Azfamily · 9 Oct, 02:08

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