Police recovered a watch stolen from Travis Kelsey's home during the robbery, officials said.
Law enforcement officials have not previously mentioned the stolen watch, but information suggests $20,000 in cash was taken during a burglary at the NFL star's home in October, according to reports. It is said that only the following information was made public. TMZ. Authorities investigating a series of robberies at the residences of professional athletes have recovered a watch belonging to a famous athlete in Rhode Island, according to a person familiar with the case. ABC News.
KANSAS CITY, MO – NOVEMBER 4: Kansas City Chiefs react during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on November 4, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. No. 15 Patrick Mahomes. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)
Officials say the Kansas City Chiefs tight end's home base was targeted while playing for the team. Patrick Mahomes' home was burglarized the day before, according to police documents. Other athletes have also fallen victim to what police now believe to be sophisticated criminal organizations.
The NFL issued a stern warning to its players, advising them to stay off social media and avoid announcing their playing or travel schedules on public social media platforms. According to ABC News, they believe the robbery suspects were targeting the home during the game.
KANSAS CITY, MO – NOVEMBER 10: Kansas City Chiefs 87 after the Chiefs beat the Denver Broncos 16-14 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on November 10, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. Travis Kelce leaves the field. (Photo by David Urit/Getty Images)
According to ABC News, the NFL memo says the suspects conduct extensive surveillance and sometimes disguise themselves as delivery workers to keep a low profile. The memo added that burglary suspects may also be targeting maintenance workers or joggers as a way to learn more about targeted homes and neighborhoods.
A security official close to the situation told the outlet that the suspects appeared to know exactly what they were looking for and where the items were in the house. Officials said they entered luxury properties and left within 15 minutes with valuables in hand. (Related: South American criminal organization suspected in NFL star robbery: report)
Police have not confirmed the identity of anyone involved in the incident and are not releasing suspect information at this time.
