Burglary at Sanders’ residence
According to a media release dated January 7, 2026, the break‑in occurred on November 16, 2025, at approximately 6:46 p.m., when three suspects entered Sanders’ residence while wearing masks and gloves. Surveillance cameras inside the home captured video of the suspects as they moved through different areas of the property and later exited, enabling investigators to review detailed footage of the crime.
Scale of the theft
The Sheriff’s Office reported that the burglars left the residence around 6:58 p.m. carrying various items belonging to Sanders, with the loss estimated at about $200,000 in property. The stolen items were not itemized in the release, but officials emphasized the significant value of the goods taken from the professional football player’s home.
Suspects identified and arrested
Investigators in Medina County say they have completed their investigation and successfully identified the three suspects seen on video as well as the driver of the vehicle used in the crime. Three of the suspects have been arrested and are in custody, while a fourth suspect remains at large with an active warrant for arrest, according to the release.
Multi‑agency cooperation
The release highlights extensive interagency cooperation, with special appreciation extended to the DeKalb County Police Department and its Gang Unit for their “exceptional cooperation and direct assistance” in locating and arresting three of the suspects. The Sheriff’s Office also thanked the City of Atlanta Police Department, Milton Police Department, Brookhaven Police Department, the United States Secret Service, ATF Group VII, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, and the Medina County Prosecutor’s Office for their roles in helping bring the case to what officials described as a successful resolution.