{
  "id": 7229393,
  "title": "Former Houston Oiler says he was victim of car break-in caught on camera",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/former-houston-oiler-says-he-was-victim-of-car-break-in-caught-on",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-14T02:35:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/former-houston-oiler-says-victim-023540473.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Houston Oilers running back Alonzo Highsmith expressed his emotional reaction upon returning to the city he loves. The joy of being back in Houston was quickly overshadowed by the distressing discovery of his rental car having been broken into while he enjoyed a meal at a local restaurant. Highsmith's loss was immense as thieves took not only his luggage containing all his clothes but also his backpack, which held his work, iPad, computer, and emergency credit cards.\n\nHighsmith was able to view the incident through surveillance footage from a nearby establishment. He recounted the sequence of events, noting how the perpetrator used a flashlight to inspect the vehicle, signaled another individual, and then heard the sound of a shattered window. A figure then entered the car, climbing in completely, with his feet visible as he proceeded to steal Highsmith's belongings. Both Highsmith and the restaurant owner have informed the Houston police, who are now actively investigating the case. Despite the theft of numerous items, Highsmith expressed his most pressing desire - the return of his wife's rings.",
  "summary": "Former Houston Oilers running back Alonzo Highsmith said his rental car was broken into while he was at a restaurant during his visit home.",
  "key_points": [
    "Former Houston Oiler Alonzo Highsmith victim of car break-in.",
    "Surveillance footage captured thief using flashlight to break window.",
    "Highsmith and restaurant owner reported incident to Houston police."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The theft has left Highsmith emotionally distressed and in need of essential items, with his priority now being the safe return of his wife's rings.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}