[Yahoo] Heat's Walker held at gunpoint, robbed

CharlieMurphy · Jul 10, 2007

Robbery at Chicago home of Heat forward Walker

CHICAGO (AP) -- Miami Heat forward Antoine Walker's home in Chicago was robbed Monday, the player's agent said.

Police and witnesses said two offenders held Walker and at least one other person at gunpoint during the robbery, Chicago broadcasters reported from the scene in the city's River North neighborhood Monday night.

Walker's agent, Mark Bartelstein, confirmed the incident took place but said he could not give specific details.

"He's OK," Bartelstein told The Associated Press. "There was a robbery. It's a scary thing. It's a terrible thing. He's trying to get himself back together. Police are there and he's getting it taken care of."

Chicago Police spokesman Hector Alfaro said officers responded to a robbery at a home in the neighborhood about 7:30 p.m. EDT, but could not confirm that the home belonged to Walker. A vehicle, cash and jewelry were reported stolen and there were no injuries, Alfaro said.

Bartelstein said Walker was with a relative at the time of the incident.

Walker was not available for comment. The Heat were aware of the incident, a team official said, but had no other comment while they attempted to gather facts.

In July 2000, Walker -- then a Boston Celtic -- was the victim of an armed robbery along with NBA center Nazr Mohammed as they sat in a vehicle waiting for a restaurant on Chicago's South Side to open. Police said at the time that three men approached and demanded cash and valuables, which included a $55,000 wristwatch.

Walker, a three-time All-Star, averaged 8.5 points with Miami this past season and was a key part of the Heat's run to the 2006 NBA championship.

The Chicago native was part of the 1996 NCAA championship team at Kentucky and an all-state player at Mount Carmel High School.

AP Sports Writer Tim Reynolds in Miami contributed to this report.
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Damn, this is the second time he got robbed? Glad his family and him are okay though. Stupid thieves.

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Nice Rollin · Jul 10, 2007

glad he's okay

JaWindex · Jul 10, 2007

Hope stress doesn't drive him to food...

Nice Rollin · Jul 10, 2007

Ohh and this is why you shouldnt stalk Yao, randomdude

ClutchCityReturns · Jul 10, 2007

I just heard another report that they had him pinned down and were going to shoot him, but he was able to shimmy free.

Seriously, I'm glad he's ok.

krnxsnoopy · Jul 10, 2007

Nice Rollin said:

Ohh and this is why you shouldnt stalk Yao, randomdude
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Randomdude looks like a guy someone would rob.

bladeage · Jul 10, 2007

Maybe it was the Hamburlgar that tried to stick Toine for his paper!

Nice Rollin · Jul 10, 2007

ClutchCityReturns said:

I just heard another report that they had him pinned down and were going to shoot him, but he was able to shimmy free.

Seriously, I'm glad he's ok.

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I was just looking for that video, but i couldnt find it...

randomdude · Jul 10, 2007

Nice Rollin said:

Ohh and this is why you shouldnt stalk Yao, randomdude
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hey cool guy, how many times do i need to tell u i wasn't there?

abundance · Jul 10, 2007

The guy is a magnet for getting robbed and he ain't even the richest NBA player. He needs to get a security detail or entourage. He is only with 1 other person when is robbed, so crooks see an easy mark.

jopatmc · Jul 10, 2007

Actually what happened was he wrestled the gun away from them and tried to shoot them.................................but...................he missed. Balistics showed they were 22 feet away.

nyquil82 · Jul 10, 2007

Typical, he never lets anyone take the shot.

tested911 · Jul 10, 2007

He must of been walking around the perimeter of his house

weslinder · Jul 10, 2007

On of the burgulars commented on the poor home defense, saying, "We've never been able to get inside so easily."

(Seriously, I'm glad he's okay.)

Asian Sensation · Jul 10, 2007

weslinder said:

On of the burgulars commented on the poor home defense, saying, "We've never been able to get inside so easily."

(Seriously, I'm glad he's okay.)
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LOL ... I'm glad he's okay too

BigSherv · Jul 10, 2007

i suspect the burglars did not steal any priceless Monet's or anything of that nature

Blatz · Jul 12, 2007

Nice Rollin said:

Ohh and this is why you shouldnt stalk Yao, randomdude
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randomdude said:

hey cool guy, how many times do i need to tell u i wasn't there?
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He might be right when he says it wasn't him.

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Mr. Clutch · Jul 12, 2007

Move out of the ghetto.

Nice Rollin · Jul 12, 2007

Blatz said:

He might be right when he says it wasn't him.

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lol......wow

magnetik · Jul 12, 2007

I bet he was a Heat fan that got tired of his chucking.

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