Targeted Scottsdale home invasion linked to alleged $66M cryptocurrency plot

The Brief

  • Two California teenagers are facing felony charges after a violent Scottsdale home invasion where they allegedly targeted a family for $66 million in cryptocurrency.
  • The suspects, identified as Jackson Sullivan and Skylar Lapaille, reportedly posed as delivery drivers to gain entry before duct-taping and assaulting the homeowners.
  • Investigators believe the teens were extorted into the plot; police caught the pair shortly after they fled the scene in a blue Subaru.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. A targeted Scottsdale home invasion led to felony charges against two California teenagers after an investigation revealed a plot to steal millions in cryptocurrency.

Local perspective:

Neighbors said they are shaken by the incident but relieved that suspects were caught quickly. They say the case highlights a concerning trend of criminals targeting individuals for their cryptocurrency holdings.

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