Press Release: Authorities Recover Stolen Property in Athlete Burglary Case
KANSAS CITY – In a developing investigation into a series of burglaries targeting professional athletes, authorities have recovered a watch belonging to Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce in Providence, Rhode Island, according to sources close to the case. The theft at Kelce’s Leawood, Kansas home occurred earlier this fall during a Monday Night Football game against the New Orleans Saints, coinciding with a burglary at the residence of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
While police had previously confirmed that $20,000 in cash was stolen from Kelce’s home, the recovery of the watch is a new and significant development. Officials believe these athletes are being systematically targeted based on their game schedules, indicating a potential connection to a crime ring that is also hitting other luxury homeowners in the area.
All reported burglaries have occurred while the athletes were away from home, raising concerns about the safety of the athletes and their families. One security source indicated that the burglars conduct extensive surveillance, sometimes disguised as delivery personnel or maintenance workers, to familiarize themselves with the properties, neighborhoods, and security measures.
According to an NFL memo obtained by ABC News, the burglars demonstrate a calculated approach, appearing to know exactly what they are looking for, which allows them to execute their plans swiftly, typically in under 15 minutes.
As the investigation continues, police are working diligently to determine the full scope of the crime ring targeting athletes and to safeguard other high-profile individuals from potential threats.
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