NFL stars like Travis Kelce have been issued a dire warning by the FBI as the playoffs loom, urging them to be discreet with their valuables on social media following a series of robberies targeting athletes’ homes. High-profile sports figures such as Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow and Luka Doncic have fallen victim to organized crime syndicates suspected of originating from South America in recent times.
Beginning in September, these thefts attracted attention and led to an FBI-led investigation.
Kelce experienced this firsthand when his luxurious $6 million Leawood, Kansas, home was burglarized in October, coincidentally around the same time as his colleague Mahomes’ home. In the aftermath of these invasions, details have emerged of the advice given to those affected, with the FBI delivering firm advice to burglary victims.
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An excerpt from the FBI instruction regarding the string of burglaries warns: “While many burglaries occur while homes are unoccupied, some burglaries occur while the occupants are home. In these cases, individuals are encouraged to seek help from the police and avoid engaging with criminals. , because they may be armed or use violence if confronted.”
NBC News has revealed that in response to the recent spike in burglaries, the Homeland Security and Intelligence Service has circulated a “best practices” memo advising athletes to cut back on displaying valuables such as cash, jewelry and electronics on their public social media media profiles. The document, called a relationship information report, warns against displaying such tempting items online.
A legion of sports figures have now come forward to discuss the disturbing trend of burglaries, with Milwaukee Bucks star Bobby Portis opening up about his own harrowing experience. His residence was broken into in November while he was playing a game, leading him to express, “This is a place I’ve considered home. While I was at my game yesterday, I had a home invasion, and they took most of of my valuable possessions.”
Similarly, Patrick Mahomes shared his anguish over the break-in at his home in Belton, Missouri, saying, “Obviously it’s frustrating. It’s disappointing. Obviously something you don’t want to happen to anybody. But obviously yourself.”
In an effort to protect himself from further incidents, Mahomes’ teammate Kelce has reportedly taken extensive security measures. Sources relayed to the Daily Mail that the Chiefs titan spared no expense in arming his home with state-of-the-art surveillance equipment and personal security staff, with an insider revealing: “Travis has gone out of his way to ensure that the security system and security staff at his home are invincible. The the best gift he can get both of them is security and the assurance that they will always have a good night’s sleep.Besides a team of skilled security He protects the perimeter of his home and surrounding area around the clock. He has also installed a security room in his renovations, which also includes a man cave underground. He has installed a state-of-the-art security system with every single entrance, including all windows, secured.”
The stalwart athlete considers peace and security to be the most important comforts he can offer, ensuring a restful sleep for himself and his loved ones.
In addition to a team of expert security personnel guarding his home around the clock, he has also incorporated a security room into his renovations. These include an underground man cave and a state-of-the-art security system that secures all possible entry points, including all windows.
This article was originally published on Mirror the USA
