Last weekend, another professional athlete's home was burglarized.
Penguins star Evgeni Malkin's home in the Pittsburgh suburb of Sewickley Heights was broken into on Saturday. According to KDKA-TV
The Penguins acknowledged the robbery in a statement provided to the Post, but did not provide specific details of the incident.
“This past weekend, the home of Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin was burglarized,” the statement read. “Due to the ongoing investigation, details of the situation will not be made public. We are working closely with local authorities and our security team. Mr. Malkin asks that his privacy be respected during this time and we will not be commenting on this matter.” I have no further comment.”
Malkin's Stanley Cup ring, which the Penguins won in 2009, 2016 and 2017, was missing and the back door of his home had been kicked in, KDKA-TV reported. .
The break-in appears to have occurred at 4 p.m. Saturday, hours after the puck dropped during the Penguins-Senators game (Ottawa won 5-0), at which point the alarm system and cameras were turned off.
Additionally, his safe was left open.
Professional athletes have become increasingly targeted for theft in recent months, with many high-profile stars becoming victims of theft.
Mavericks star Luka Doncic's home was targeted by a burglar late last month, with items inside the premises stolen.
Chiefs superstars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce had their Kansas City-area mansion broken into during a Monday Night Football game against the Saints on October 7th.
Timberwolves guard Mike Conley Jr., Bucks forward Bobby Portis and NHL player Tyler Seguin also had their homes broken into.
The FBI has warned professional athletes about an increase in home invasions by international criminals.
“These homes are targeted for burglaries because they are believed to potentially contain luxury goods such as designer handbags, jewelry, watches, and cash,” a Dec. 20 FBI bulletin said. says: According to CNN.
