Patrick Mahomes and Luka Doncic (Photos via Getty Images)
The FBI seems to be closing in on the people responsible for burglarizing the homes of professional athletes.
The disturbing trend of celebrity athletes’ homes being broken into has continued. Luka Doncic has joined a long list that also includes Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow, Travis Kelce, Bobby Portis Jr., Tyler Seguin, and Dak Prescott.
The Mavericks superstar had his home broken into Friday night as he reportedly had jewelry valued at around $30,000 stolen, according to a police report obtained by the Dallas Morning News.
“No one was home at the time, and thankfully Luka and his family are safe,” Doncic’s business manager Lara Beth Seager told the newspaper. “Luka has filed a police report, and an investigation is ongoing.”
The home of Tyler Seguin, a longtime Dallas Stars leader and seven-time NHL All-Star, was burglarized last month.
Before that, Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce had their homes hit. Joe Burrow’s home and Dak Prescott’s fiancee’s car would be next.
The FBI thinks is sure they know exactly who is behind all of this.
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The Federal Bureau of Investigations believes South American organized crime groups were reportedly behind the break-ins at the homes of professional athletes over the course of recent months, per The Los Angeles Times.
The report said the groups conduct “physical and technical surveillance” to prep for the burglaries and then utilize social media to get an idea of where and when a person will leave their home, which is when they decide to strike.
FBI Sends Out Warning To Professional Sports Leagues Over String of Burglaries
The FBI is desperately trying to catch the people involved with targeting professional athletes.
It has gotten so bad that they have issued a notice to sports leagues to inform them on how to protect themselves from future crimes.
The advisory details how at least nine professional athletes were targeted at their homes across the country between September and November.
The FBI further warned that the behavior exhibited was consistent with past practices employed by international criminal organizations.
FBI Issues Stern Warning Amid Disturbing Trend Involving Superstar Athletes
FBI logo, Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes (Photos by Getty Images)
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a significant warning to professional athletes, including Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, amid a string of burglaries on their homes.
Since September, a large number of prominent pro athletes have come been the victims of home burglaries: Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic, Milwaukee Bucks guard Bobby Portis and Minnesota Timberwolves standout Mike Conley.
In a report passed over to ABC News, the FBI warned pro athletes that the burglaries have been conducted by organized crime groups who do in-depth research and homework on the houses beforehand, knowing that luxurious valuables and cash will be available in the unguarded houses:
“These homes are targeted for burglary due to the perception they may have high-end goods like designer handbags, jewelry, watches, and cash.
While many burglaries occur while homes are unoccupied, some burglaries occur while residents are home. In these instances, individuals are encouraged to seek law enforcement help and avoid engaging with criminals, as they may be armed or use violence if confronted.
These preparation tactics enable theft groups to conduct burglaries in a short amount of time. Organized theft groups bypass alarm systems, use Wi-Fi jammers to block Wi-Fi connections and disable devices, cover security cameras, and obfuscate their identities.”
Patrick Mahomes’ residence was burglarized after midnight on Oct. 6, the day before the Chiefs hosted the New Orleans Saints at Arrowhead Stadium on “Monday Night Football.
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Kelce’s place was broken into and burglarized on the day of the game, with the thieves stealing $20,000 in cash and a luxurious watch. However, police announced last month that the watch was recovered.
In the case of Joe Burrow, his home was burglarized during the team’s Dec. 9 road game against the Dallas Cowboys on ‘Monday Night Football.’ Amid the string of robberies, Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa told reporters that he hired armed security to protect his home and dared potential thieves to try.
Patrick Mahomes & Pro Athletes Should Tighten Up Home Security
Unfortunately, professional criminals can still exploit top-of-the-art technology like Wi-Fi, cameras, cellphones and other security measures. Clearly, technology isn’t alone to protect the homes of pro athletes.
These athletes have to look at other ways to beef up the home security, whether that means hiring more guards or installing more obstacles like higher walls, fences, keypads, etc.
