In response to a recent spate of robberies targeting the homes of famous athletes, the Federal Bureau of Investigation is calling on professional athletes to increase security at their homes.
In a new contact information report obtained by ABC News, the FBI said, “These homes are believed to be in possession of luxury items such as designer handbags, jewelry, watches, and cash. It has become a target for robberies.” The agency reported that between September and November 2024, “an organized theft group is suspected of breaking into the homes of at least nine professional athletes.”
“While many robberies occur while the home is unoccupied, some robberies occur while residents are home. They are encouraged to avoid interaction because they may become armed or violent if confronted by criminals,” the report said. read.
Among those whose homes have been burglarized in recent months are Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and Dallas Mavericks guard Luka. That includes Doncic. The criminal groups responsible for this attack are using highly specialized tactics to learn what’s inside homes and how to get in unnoticed. .
“These preparation tactics allow thieves to commit theft in a short amount of time. Organized thieves bypass alarm systems, use Wi-Fi jammers to block Wi-Fi connections, and Disable devices, cover surveillance cameras, and obscure your identity,” the report said.
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The FBI’s recommendation came after the NBA and NFL were briefed by the agency last month about the current risks. According to NBA Senior Vice President and Chief Security Officer Leon Newsom, these groups are “well-organized and sophisticated rings that incorporate advanced technology and technologies such as proactive surveillance, drones, and signal jammers.” “That’s it.”
According to NBC News, the NFL added that “the homes of professional athletes from multiple sports leagues are increasingly the targets of burglaries by organized and skilled groups.” “It is important for players to maintain situational awareness, practice social media safety, and take home safety precautions to reduce the risk of becoming a target.”
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It remains to be seen whether more players will fall victim to such highly sophisticated heists.