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NYPD Probes September Theft of $185,000 in Jewelry From Knicks Guard Josh Hart’s SoHo Hotel Room

The incident has only now been widely reported, and outlets are tying it to ongoing inquiries into organized theft rings targeting high-profile athletes.

Overview

  • Police reports state Hart left a duffel in his room at The Dominick around 12:30 p.m. on Sept. 5 and returned about an hour later to find a watch case with three watches and a bracelet missing.
  • Hart reported the loss to authorities on Sept. 8, and investigators have announced no arrests and released no suspect description.
  • The Knicks veteran acknowledged the headlines with a Psalm 9:1 post on X and engaged lightheartedly with jokes from fans and teammates.
  • Multiple outlets report Hart was staying in Manhattan for an event featuring Eli Manning and Ben Stiller around the same time.
  • Coverage places the case within a broader spate of high-value thefts involving pro athletes that the FBI has warned could involve organized rings.