Lakers security arrested for allegedly stealing 2 championship rings and $20,000 worth of gift cards

A man working as a security guard in the Los Angeles Lakers practice facility was arrested for allegedly stealing two NBA championship rings and $20,000 in gift cards designated for holiday events.

Eddie J. Monterroso, 23, of Inglewood allegedly spent $15,000 worth of the gift cards, buying televisions and iPads, El Segundo police Lt. Jaime Bermudez said.

Police arrested Monterroso on Tuesday as he left work at the Toyota Sports Center on Nash Street near Mariposa Avenue. Police recovered the rings and other property at his Inglewood home.

Lakers officials reported the theft on Dec. 5. Besides the gift cards for Target, Macy’s and other stores, someone made off with NBA championship rings from 2009 and 2010. Bermudez described the rings as extras that did not belong to any particular players or Lakers employees.

Ok, A. How do you think they’re not going to miss those things and B. You go and buy $15,000 worth of stuff and think nobody will notice?

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