Seven men have been charged in connection with a nationwide spree of burglaries targeting high-profile athletes, including Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes. The men face charges of conspiracy to commit interstate transportation of stolen property, with four additional defendants now connected to the investigation. The men, all from Chile, could face up to 10 years in federal prison if convicted.
The burglaries targeted the homes of various athletes, including those of Kansas City Chiefs players Kelce and Mahomes, as well as Milwaukee Bucks player Bobby Portis Jr. Among the stolen items were watches, chains, jewelry, designer bags, and firearms, totaling nearly $2 million in goods.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office has alleged that the men were part of a South American burglary crew that traveled across the nation targeting high-profile athletes. The burglaries occurred while the athletes were either away or playing games. Similar cases have been reported in other parts of the country, with authorities warning high-profile individuals about these criminal activities.
Authorities have attributed the ease of entry to the United States through the Visa Waiver program as a contributing factor to these crimes. Some officials have raised concerns about criminals exploiting this program to enter the U.S. repeatedly without background checks.
Overall, the case highlights a nationwide trend of burglaries targeting wealthy individuals, including athletes and celebrities. Law enforcement agencies continue to investigate and prosecute these crimes, which are believed to be orchestrated by organized criminal crews from South America.
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