“Victim of theft” – Rays shortstop Wander Franco got $650k jewelry stolen from Rolls Royce
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Wander Franco victim to a theft
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco had $650,000 jewelry stolen from his Rolls Royce Cullinan in Jacksonville last month. The incident took place as he was in town for a rehabilitation period with Durham Bulls while recovering from a quadriceps injury in June according to the police and court reports.
The alleged serial burglar named Kahil Eugene Mathis used a wrench to break into the player’s car at 3 a.m. on June 22. He stole a safe that contained seven pieces of jewelry and he sold some of them. The police identified him through an Arizona’s driver license and thumbprint he gave at a pawn shop before his arrest on July 4.
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco fell victim to a theft
The jewelry box that was stolen, contained, an American League Championship ring, a Triple-A Championship ring, a gold Cuban link chain encrusted with diamonds, and a circular medallion with diamonds with a W in the center which alone was worth $300,000.
There were a few more items like a platinum Rolex watch with diamonds, a gold pendant with a green medallion and blue lettering spelling ‘FRANCO 5”, and a gold pendant of Jerry the mouse from the “Tom and Jerry” cartoon.
The report stated that Mathis sold two items and kept the box in his bedroom closet in an apartment about 6 miles from the hotel. Currently, he is in jail and suffering charges for 9 separate incidents since January including 4 felony burglary charges. A few more charges are pressed which included various other misconducts, as noted on cbssports.com.
Franco returned to the Rays on June 25th but injured his hamate bone in his right hand and has been on the injured list as of now. He can be expected to make an appearance in mid-August, but nothing has been said for sure. He started with the Rays after signing an 11-year $182 million contract in November.
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