Organized Crime Rings Targeting Pro Athletes' Homes During Games

NBA, NFL, and NHL warn players of sophisticated burglary groups exploiting game schedules and using advanced tactics.

Professional athletes across multiple leagues have been targeted by organized crime groups specializing in home burglaries.
The FBI has linked many of these burglaries to transnational South American Theft Groups using advanced techniques like drones and signal jamming devices.
Recent victims include Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, whose homes were broken into while they were away for games.
Leagues have issued memos urging players to enhance home security, limit real-time social media activity, and use trusted house sitters or protection dogs.
Authorities recovered a stolen watch belonging to Travis Kelce in Rhode Island, highlighting the interstate nature of these crimes.