These stories of athletes suffering home invasions continue to be disturbing. During Monday night’s game between the Bengals and the Cowboys, the home of Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was broken into, marking the latest instance of a pro athlete’s home being burglarized. The break-in was discovered when an employee of Burrow arrived at the Anderson Township property and found a shattered bedroom window and the house in disarray. Authorities confirmed that no one was injured in the incident, but the property was ransacked. The exact items stolen were not immediately identified, as deputies began investigating the scene.
The burglary is part of a troubling trend involving high-profile athletes. In recent months, several prominent figures in both the NFL and NBA have had their homes targeted by burglars. Notably, Kansas City Chiefs players Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce had their homes broken into in October. Similarly, Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley were victims of burglaries while away at games. Portis even offered a $40,000 reward for information about his break-in. Authorities are investigating whether these incidents are connected to organized crime rings.
In response to the growing number of burglaries targeting athletes, the NFL and NBA have issued security warnings to their players. These leagues have highlighted the sophisticated methods used by burglars, including pre-surveillance, drones, and signal jamming devices. Some criminals have gone so far as to conduct thorough surveillance of their targets, even posing as delivery personnel or neighbors to gather information. Both leagues are urging players to take extra precautions to safeguard their homes from these increasingly sophisticated threats.
