(TheConservativeTimes.org) – NFL stars stand at the frontline of a new threat before them: an organized crime ring scheming to loot their homes.
The NFL has issued an urgent alert to its players about a “transnational crime ring” targeting their homes, including the ones of Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.
This criminal network is reportedly from South America. It thoroughly studies athletes’ routines and its agents disguise themselves as locals to avoid suspicion.
In response, the NFL has urged players to tighten home security measures and remain vigilant.
The FBI has identified these break-ins as the handiwork of “international organized crime.”
This group specifically targets NBA and NFL players, exploiting public records and social media posts to find out when their homes are left alone and strike.
Athletes like Bucks’ Bobby Portis and Timberwolves’ Mike Conley Jr. have fallen prey to similar criminal tactics.
NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero reported, “The NFL has warned its players to take precautions against a ‘transnational crime ring’ that is suspected of orchestrating a number of break-ins of athletes’ homes including Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.”
As Mahomes himself lamented, “Obviously, it’s frustrating, disappointing. I can’t get into too many details because the investigation is still ongoing.”
These burglars are not just any thieves; they strategically enter homes through low-key points like side doors or second-story windows to avoid confrontation.
They leverage team schedules and online posts, which reveal the exact moment owners leave their homes to loot them.
The assailants consistently target master bedrooms and closets, hunting for high-value items such as cash, jewelry and luxurious handbags.
The similar strikes against players across different sports suggest a well-developed operation.
Criminals carry out careful surveillance efforts, like posing as joggers or delivery personnel and discovering addresses through public databases.
The current burglary spree happened amid the NFL’s busy match schedules, as seen in the timings of the Mahomes’ and Kelce’s home break-ins.
The NFL’s advice is simple yet crucial: secure your homes. They recommend installing advanced security systems, using motion-sensing outdoor lights, collaborating with neighbors and keeping a low-profile online presence.
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