Pro Athletes Face Wave of Home Burglaries - NBA Star Offers $40,000 Reward
A series of burglaries targeting professional athletes has prompted investigations into possible connections between the incidents. Four high-profile cases have occurred in recent months:
Bobby Portis (Milwaukee Bucks) had his home burglarized on November 2 during a team game, losing valuable personal items. He's offering a $40,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of his possessions.
Mike Conley Jr. (Minnesota Timberwolves) experienced a break-in at his home in September while attending a Minnesota Vikings game.
Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce (Kansas City Chiefs) both had their homes targeted on October 6 while playing in New Orleans. Kelce lost $20,000 in cash, while Mahomes' eight-acre Missouri estate was burglarized.
Law enforcement officials note "striking similarities" between these cases. The FBI is now collaborating with local police departments across multiple states to investigate potential connections. The Medina Police Department confirmed they're working with state and federal partners but cannot definitively link all cases.
Kelce previously expressed concerns about public exposure, noting how online posts of athletes' homes can compromise security by revealing their addresses.
Police investigations are ongoing, with authorities coordinating across jurisdictions to determine if these incidents are part of a coordinated targeting of professional athletes.