The FBI is warning professional athletes to be vigilant … confirming Monday teams of organized thieves are focusing on stars’ houses looking for high-priced valuables.
The feds issued the alert only a couple days after NBA celebrity Luka Doncic turned the most recent A-lister to have his place damaged into … explaining criminals are hitting residences belonging to big-time gamers whereas they’re on the street or at video games.
“These homes are targeted for burglary due to the perception they may have high-end goods like designer handbags, jewelry, watches, and cash,” FBI officers mentioned, based on ABC Information.
“While many burglaries occur while homes are unoccupied, some burglaries occur while residents are home. In these instances, individuals are encouraged to seek law enforcement help and avoid engaging with criminals, as they may be armed or use violence if confronted.”
Together with Doncic … a number of huge names from the NFL, NBA and NHL — together with Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Joe Burrow, Bobby Portis Jr. and Tyler Sequin — have had their locations ransacked in latest weeks.
The FBI claims the culprits seem to stem from South American teams who make the most of expert “preparation tactics” to get out and in of houses with items earlier than they are often caught.
“Organized theft groups bypass alarm systems, use Wi-Fi jammers to block Wi-Fi connections and disable devices, cover security cameras, and obfuscate their identities,” the feds mentioned.
The FBI is now urging athletes to beef up safety, pay attention to their valuables and restrict posting on social media whereas away from residence.
