NFL Warns of ‘Criminal Ring’ Targeting Athletes After Patrick Mahomes Theft

Last month, the homes of Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce were burglarized. and the news was made public last week. In response, the NFL reportedly issued a security alert on Thursday warning teams that organized and skilled criminals are targeting the homes of professional athletes.

NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported that the memo sent Thursday “confirms the modus operandi and makes a number of recommendations, including not posting in real time on social media, installing security systems and keeping valuables out of sight.”

Additionally, Pelissero reported that the FBI believes the robberies were part of an organized, international criminal enterprise. “This is legal,” a source told Pelissero. “This is a transnational criminal gang, and for the last three weeks they’ve been focusing on NBA and NFL players, and they’re all over this country.” The report states that Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Linval Joseph was also part of a series of burglaries at his Minnesota home last weekend.

“Several people with knowledge of the crimes said the perpetrators did not fight each other and did not break into homes while residents were inside,” Pelissero said. he wrote. “Instead, they use public records to find players’ addresses and conduct extensive surveillance. They then monitor team schedules and the social media accounts of players and their families, waiting until homes are vacant, often during games, and gain access, focusing primarily on master bedrooms and closets.” quickly steal items such as cash, jewellery, watches and handbags.”

An FBI spokesman declined to comment on the story.