Two Teens Arrested for Violent Cryptocurrency Heist in Arizona

Skylar LaPaille and Jackson Sullivan allegedly posed as delivery workers to invade a Scottsdale home in search of $66 million in digital currency.

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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Two teenage suspects, 17-year-old Jackson Sullivan of San Luis Obispo and 16-year-old Skylar LaPaille of Morro Bay, have been arrested for a violent home invasion in Scottsdale, Arizona on January 31st. Posing as delivery workers, the teens allegedly forced their way into the home, restrained the couple inside, and assaulted the man in an attempt to steal $66 million in cryptocurrency. The teens were later apprehended by police and are now facing multiple charges as adults, including kidnapping, burglary, and aggravated assault.

Why it matters

This case highlights the growing threat of cryptocurrency-related crimes, as digital currencies become more mainstream and valuable. The brazen home invasion tactics used by the suspects also raise concerns about the safety of residents, especially those perceived to have significant cryptocurrency holdings.

The details

According to investigators, the two teenage suspects met a month earlier and were allegedly extorted by individuals known only as 'Red' and '8' who they had connected with on the Signal app. The adults reportedly sent the teens $1,000 to purchase supplies for disguises and restraining devices to be used in the home invasion. When the teens forced their way into the Scottsdale home, they restrained the couple with duct tape while the couple's son hid and called 911. Police arrived to find the woman screaming and one of the teens assaulting the man in an attempt to get him to reveal the cryptocurrency. The teens then fled the scene but were arrested shortly afterwards. In addition to the violent home invasion, the teens were also found to be in possession of a 3D-printed gun, though it contained no ammunition and may not have been functional.

  • The home invasion occurred on January 31, 2026.
  • The two teenage suspects, Jackson Sullivan and Skylar LaPaille, were arrested shortly after fleeing the scene.

The players

Jackson Sullivan

A 17-year-old resident of San Luis Obispo who was arrested for his alleged role in the violent home invasion.

Skylar LaPaille

A 16-year-old resident of Morro Bay who was arrested for his alleged role in the violent home invasion.

'Red' and '8'

Unidentified individuals who allegedly extorted the two teenage suspects and provided them with funds to purchase supplies for the home invasion.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Jackson Sullivan and Skylar LaPaille to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the growing threat of cryptocurrency-related crimes and the need for enhanced security measures to protect individuals with significant digital currency holdings. It also raises concerns about the safety of residents in the face of such brazen home invasion tactics.