Armed men rob home of Bobcats' Stephen Jackson

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07/23/2010 -

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -Police are investigating a home invasion and armed robbery at the home of Charlotte Bobcats player Stephen Jackson.

Multiple media organizations reported Friday that three masked gunmen entered Jackson's home in a gated community of million-dollar homes early Wednesday.

Police say the thieves took a 9mm pistol, a ruby-encrusted wristwatch, a Louis Vuitton wallet and other items.

Jackson was in Texas for a basketball camp. His wife was home and was forced into a bathroom, where police found her. She wasn't hurt.

Police say there were no signs of forced entry at the 6,000-square-foot home. No arrests have been made.

Jackson could not be reached for comment and the Bobcats declined comment.Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information contained in the AP News report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without the prior written authority of The Associated Press.

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Urlacher added: "I never said what I was quoted as saying and that's it. I have a lot of respect for Jay. I think Jay knows that."
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"I wouldn't go face-to-face with Brian, anyway," Cutler said. "No, that's never happened. I've hung out with Brian away from the facility numerous times and we've always gotten along."
Urlacher, noting he was limited by a groin injury, denied the reports in an interview with the Chicago Tribune and did it again when he reported to camp.
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