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🇺🇸 Scottsdale · US · 26 Mar 2026

Teenage Burglars Targeted Scottsdale Residence in Attempted $66 Million Cryptocurrency Theft, Police Say

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona — Authorities in Scottsdale have disclosed startling details of a home burglary where a group of teenagers allegedly attempted to steal a massive sum of cryptocurrency valued at approximately $66 million.

According to police reports, the suspect group targeted a residence in Scottsdale with the specific goal of acquiring access keys or digital assets representing tens of millions of dollars. The incident highlights an increasing trend of tech-savvy criminals targeting digital assets through physical home invasions and burglaries.

Law enforcement officials indicated that the young age of the suspects contrasted sharply with the sophistication of the targeted digital heist. Investigations are ongoing as police work to identify any broader networks or accomplices involved in coordinating the high-stakes cyber-physical robbery.

Sources : azfamily