Delivery disguise hid alleged crypto heist plan
Scottsdale Home Invasion Was Allegedly Part of $66 Million Crypto Heist
Remember that Scottsdale home invasion from January 31 where two teenagers posed as delivery drivers? The story just got a whole lot wilder.
Court documents now reveal that the break-in near Cactus Road and Loop 101 was allegedly motivated by an attempt to steal $66 million worth of cryptocurrency from the homeowners. The two suspects, Jackson Sullivan, 17, of San Luis Obispo, and Skylar LaPaille, 16, of Morro Bay, California, are being charged as adults for their alleged roles in the violent scheme.
According to investigators, the teens were allegedly extorted into carrying out the invasion by mysterious individuals known only as "Red" and "8." The pair were reportedly sent from California with $1,000 to buy disguises and restraining supplies. They allegedly arrived at the Windrose Drive home dressed as package delivery drivers, forced their way inside when the door opened, and restrained two adults with duct tape.
When one victim denied possessing any cryptocurrency, the assault allegedly escalated. A third person inside the home managed to call police from another room.
Officers arrived to hear a woman screaming inside and spotted one suspect physically struggling with a male resident. The teens bolted out the back, fled in a blue Subaru, but hit a dead end at a nearby strip mall where they were taken into custody.
Police also recovered a 3D-printed gun from the suspects, though it reportedly contained no ammunition and its functionality is unknown.
Both suspects face multiple felony charges including kidnapping, aggravated assault, burglary, and criminal impersonation. Sullivan was released on a $50,000 bond with an ankle monitor.
The case highlights a growing national trend of criminals physically targeting cryptocurrency holders, a concerning reality for Valley residents in an increasingly digital financial world.
Sources: Fox 10 Phoenix | AZ Family | Cal Coast News | Yahoo News/SLO Tribune