**Title:** Former Miami Heat Security Guard Charged with Selling Stolen Memorabilia
**Meta Description:** A former Miami Heat security guard faces charges for selling stolen jerseys and memorabilia worth $2 million, including a LeBron James jersey.
**URL Slug:** former-miami-heat-security-guard-stolen-memorabilia
**Headline:** Former Miami Heat Security Guard Charged in $2 Million Memorabilia Theft
A former security guard for the Miami Heat, Marcos Thomas Perez, 62, has been charged with transporting and selling stolen sports memorabilia valued at up to $2 million. The U.S. Attorney’s office for the Southern District of Florida announced the charges on Tuesday, detailing how Perez allegedly exploited his position to access a secured equipment room containing hundreds of game-worn jerseys and other valuable items.
From 2016 to 2021, Perez served as a security officer for the Miami Heat and continued his role in NBA security until 2025. His access to the equipment room allowed him to steal over 400 game-worn jerseys and memorabilia intended for a future Miami Heat museum. Among the stolen items was a Miami Heat jersey worn by LeBron James during the NBA Finals, which Perez reportedly sold for around $100,000. This same jersey later fetched an astonishing $3.7 million at a Sotheby’s auction.
Law enforcement executed a search warrant at Perez’s home on April 3, recovering approximately 300 stolen jerseys and memorabilia. The Miami Heat confirmed that these items had been taken from their facility. According to the charging documents, Perez sold the stolen goods to online brokers, amassing over $2 million in sales over a three-year period, often at significantly reduced prices.
This case highlights the vulnerabilities in security protocols surrounding valuable sports memorabilia and raises questions about the measures in place to protect such items. As the investigation continues, the implications of this theft extend beyond the financial loss to the Miami Heat, affecting the integrity of sports memorabilia collecting.
**FAQ Section:**
**Q: What charges has the former Miami Heat security guard faced?**
A: Marcos Thomas Perez has been charged with transporting and selling stolen goods across state lines, involving memorabilia valued at up to $2 million.
