California Teens Charged in Arizona Crypto Home Invasion Targeting $66 Million
Two high school students from California, aged 16 and 17, embarked on a brazen 600-mile journey to Scottsdale, Arizona, disguised as delivery drivers. Their target: a cryptocurrency stash valued at $66 million. Authorities apprehended the duo after they fled the scene, recovering restraints, duct tape, and a 3D-printed firearm—though it lacked ammunition.
Investigators traced the attack to anonymous contacts on the Signal messaging app, who allegedly funded the operation with $1,000 for supplies. Both teens now face eight felony charges, including kidnapping and aggravated assault, and will be prosecuted as adults. This marks the first wrench attack of 2026 in the U.S., part of a troubling global trend that saw approximately 70 similar incidents in 2025.
The case took a bizarre turn as it coincided with the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie in Tucson, just two hours away from the crime scene. While no direct LINK has been established, the parallel timing has fueled speculation.
