Travis Kelce (Photo by Getty Images)
Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce and teammate Patrick Mahomes were the victims of burglaries last month, and it appears investigators have made a breakthrough in the former’s case.

A watch belonging to the star tight end has been recovered in Providence, Rhode Island, nearly 1,400 miles from his home.

According to ABC News, the watch was found amid investigators’ quest to bring a close to a series of break-ins, including those at the homes of Kelce, Mahomes, and Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Linval Joseph.

Still, it hasn’t been confirmed that the timepiece was stolen during the burglary on October 7. Initial reports noted that the sum of $20,000 was stolen, but there was no mention of a watch.

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office and Leawood Police Department are investigating the incidents, with the FBI reportedly assisting.

 

NFL Alerts Players After Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes Have Their Homes Broken Into

The NFL has issued a security alert to teams and the players’ union, warning them of highly organized and skilled groups of thieves targeting the homes of pro athletes.

Said groups are suspected of using team schedules to decide on targets on game days.

The league’s security division has urged players to be vigilant and take measures to secure their homes and property. They have also been discouraged from sharing real-time updates on social media and making it easier for would-be burglars to know when they’re not home.

Travis Kelce has not commented on the burglary, but Patrick Mahomes said it was “frustrating” and “disappointing” while addressing reporters at a recent press conference.

REPORT: Police ‘Make Major Breakthrough’ In Burglaries Involving Homes Of Patrick Mahomes & Travis Kelce, Top Suspect Revealed

Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce (Photo by Getty Images)
The homes of Mahomes and Kelce were both burglarized just hours apart last month.

The Chiefs’ season has gone along about as easily as possible, a few injuries aside, with Kansas City starting the year 9-1.

However, Mahomes and Kelce were both victimized on the same night as the Chiefs quarterback’s home was the subject of an attempted burglary on Oct. 6, while Kelce’s home got him hours later on Oct. 7.

Fast forward to over a month later, and now authorities are reportedly closing in on suspects responsible for the recent high-end burglaries targeting the Kansas City Chiefs stars.

The FBI has been investigating the incidents, and according to Fox, they believe that the thieves are part of a wider underworld organization.

Fox4 reported the burglaries targeting Kelce and Mahomes were orchestrated by a “South American crime ring” that has targeted similarly high-end homes.

 

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The report suggested Kelce and Mahomes could be just two victims in a ‘calculated’ spree that has also targeted athletes near Minneapolis and Milwaukee.

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“This is a sophisticated operation. It’s not some guy that’s going down to the local pawn shop,” security expert Mike Barbieri said.

“It doesn’t surprise me at all that this crime spree that is going across the entire country is designed by some very sophisticated people in somewhat of a cartel,” he added.

Notably, Taylor Swift was in the Kansas City area with Kelce that same weekend his home got broken into.

Kelce’s birthday was Oct. 5, so Swift threw him a private party on Oct. 6. The pop star also attended the Chiefs’ win over the Saints the following day.

Despite the distraction off the field, the Chiefs won 26-13 over the Saints.

Patrick Mahomes Reportedly Made Moves To Ensure Home is Secure After He And Travis Kelce Was Burglarized

Patrick Mahomes’ Belton, Missouri estate was broken into on October 6, just hours before Travis Kelce’s own burglary at his Leawood, Kansas home.

Travis Kelce reportedly lost around $100,000 in jewelry, including his first-ever Super Bowl jersey.

Mahomes reportedly had a number of valuable items stolen, including jerseys, medals, trophies, and awards.

Following the burglaries, the Chiefs QB reportedly made sure nothing like this would happen again.

Daily Mail claims Mahomes beefed up security while his gated community has also taken extra measures to avoid any more break-ins.