The FBI has caught up to the string of burglaries of the homes of pro athletes and is issuing a warning that organized groups of South American gangsters are targeting those who are away from home.
The Bureau’s warning comes after a year of burglaries of the homes of famous athletes, including Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, who were both targeted within a few hours of each other back in October.
“These homes are targeted for burglary due to the perception they may have high-end goods like designer handbags, jewelry, watches, and cash,” the FBI said in a statement, according to ABC News.
The bureau added that “organized theft groups allegedly burglarized the homes of at least nine professional athletes.”
“While many burglaries occur while homes are unoccupied, some burglaries occur while residents are home. In these instances, individuals…
