NFL security teams have informed players that thieves are taking advantage of team schedules and targeting players' homes on game days.
After Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was robbed and tight end Travis Kelce was robbed of $20,000, the Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating a series of crimes allegedly linked to South American criminal organizations. We are investigating a robbery case.
Later, reporter Diana Russini revealed that the NFL had told players to be aware that their homes would be targeted on days when criminals might suspect the players were absent.
“The homes of professional athletes from multiple sports leagues are increasingly the targets of burglaries by organized and skilled groups,” the memo published in X said. said. “Law enforcement officials have noted that these groups appear to be exploiting team schedules to target players' homes on game days.”
“Please do not post public images of expensive items.”
The memo also states that the robbers appear to be gathering information through a combination of public records, media reports, and social media posts.
As a result, the league advised players not to “check in” on social media about their daily activities or whereabouts.
“Do not post public images of expensive items (jewelry, vehicles, clothing, etc.) on your social media accounts. Do not post images or comments of residential or hotel accommodations,” the memo continues.
The NFL said thieves typically carry out disguised robberies and often conduct extensive surveillance of targets, residences, and even security measures. And the so-called robbers pose as delivery workers, groundskeepers, and even neighborhood joggers.
Side doors, balconies, and second-story windows were used to enter the home, and patio furniture and ladders were sometimes used to scale the walls.
NFL officials said the items stolen from the players, including jewelry, handbags, cash and watches, were primarily in the master bedroom. Of course, safes are a popular target as well.
of NFL Network It was previously reported that the robbery was connected to a “transnational criminal organization” targeting NBA and NFL players “all over the country.”
former FBI agent said ABC News reported that athletes are easy targets because there is so much public information about their whereabouts.
“Their schedule was going to be published at the time of the game, so it would be easier to know when to go to the house,” said former agent Brad Garrett. “These celebrities are a perfect target.”
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