FBI Warns of Organized Crime Targeting Pro Athletes' Homes

A spate of burglaries at athletes' residences since September has been linked to South American crime groups using advanced tactics.

The FBI has issued a formal warning to professional sports leagues about organized theft groups targeting athletes' homes for high-value items like jewelry, watches, and cash.
At least nine professional athletes, including Luka Doncic, Patrick Mahomes, and Joe Burrow, have had their homes burglarized between September and December 2024.
The FBI reports that South American crime syndicates use social media, public schedules, and surveillance to plan break-ins, often bypassing alarm systems and disabling security devices.
Both the NFL and NBA issued security alerts to players in November, advising them to enhance home security and limit social media posts revealing their locations or valuables.
Authorities are investigating potential connections between these burglaries and transnational crime rings, emphasizing the need for athletes to report suspicious activity and take preventive measures.