NFL issues security alert to teams, players regarding recent Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce home burglaries

Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce both recently having their homes burglarized could be indicative of a wider scheme targeting professional athletes, prompting the NFL to issue a security alert to teams and the players’ union, reports The Associated Press.

The memo that went out to NFL teams and the players union warned that homes of professional athletes have become “increasingly targeted for burglaries by organized and skilled groups,” according to the AP. This applies to athletes across multiple sports.

Milwaukee Bucks player Bobby Portis was also the victim of a recent burglary. Portis did not reveal what specifically was stolen from his home, but said “several prized possessions” were taken. The 10-year NBA veteran believes he was targeted because the home invasion occurred as Milwaukee’s Nov. 2 game with the Cleveland Cavaliers began, ESPN’s Jamal Collier reported. Portis filed a police report.

I consider Milwaukee my home. Last night, while I was at work, my home was burglarized, and many of my prized possessions were stolen. If you have any tips or info, please send them to [email protected]. Rewards for info leading to recovery or arrests! pic.twitter.com/ORNYHxNC1c

— Bobby BP Portis (@BPortistime) November 3, 2024

River Hills, Wisconsin police chief Michael Gaynor told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that the Portis burglary showed “similarities” to the Mahomes and Kelce incidents, but did not indicate that they were linked. However, his department has been in contact with law enforcement in at least three other states where other professional athletes have been burglarized.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley Jr. had his home broken into and jewelry stolen on Sept. 15 while he was a guest at a Minnesota Vikings game, according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Former USC and NFL star Reggie Bush was also the target of a recent home burglary attempt, though he was home during the incident.

Investigators across several states have suspicions that a South American crime ring may be behind these high-profile burglaries, reports ABC News. Any possible connection, however, has yet to be confirmed.

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Publish date : 2024-11-21 22:08:00

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