Crime Ring Suspected in Athlete Burglaries

Investigators suspect a South American crime ring is behind the burglaries of Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, as well as other high-profile athletes like Bobby Portis and Mike Conley Jr. These burglaries involve meticulous planning and possibly insider information from individuals who worked in the homes. The thefts, which occurred around the Chiefs’ game dates, resulted in the loss of significant valuables, including jewelry and sports memorabilia. Security expert Mike Barbieri emphasized the sophistication of the operation, indicating it could be part of a broader nationwide crime spree. The FBI is now assisting local authorities in the investigation, which has been characterized by a lack of forced entry and thefts while homes were unoccupied, suggesting advanced intelligence gathering by the criminals.