Joe Burrow, the star quarterback of the Cincinnati Bengals, was hurling touchdowns in Dallas on Monday night. Simultaneously, his residence in Ohio was apparently burglarized. The authorities have not yet established a connection between this incident and other high-profile break-ins that have occurred in the past few months.

The FBI is currently conducting an investigation into the break-ins of high-profile athlete homes, with Joe Burrow being the most recent victim (TNND).

In October, the residences of Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, the leaders of the Kansas City Chiefs, were burglarized.

The situation is both exasperating and disheartening, but I am unable to elaborate on the specifics. Mahomes stated in November that the investigation is still ongoing, but it is evident that it is an event that should not occur to anyone.

Bobby Portis, an NBA player for the Milwaukee Bucks, uploaded surveillance footage of his residence being burglarized in early November. It seemed that the break-in occurred at the same time that Portis was participating in her game. He uploaded a surveillance video of two potential suspects, as well as a video message, to social media.

In the video, Portis stated, “I was the victim of a home invasion, during which the majority of my most valuable possessions were stolen.” He extended an incentive to any individual who provided information.

The FBI has been conducting an investigation into the high-profile heists and has cautioned the NBA that there are comparable patterns to those observed in international crime organizations. According to former FBI Special Agent Michael Tabman, additional information is required to determine whether the break-ins are the result of gang activity. However, it is evident that a degree of organization is being demonstrated.

“There is a certain level of expertise present here, but it is not, you know, dominated by international groups.” Tabman stated, “There are numerous professional burglars or local level organizations who possess a high level of expertise.”

Organized theft groups have been visiting the United States, stealing what they can, and then returning home, a phenomenon known as “crime tourism” that has been affecting affluent communities across the country. Six Chilean nationals were charged by the Department of Justice earlier this year for targeting numerous residences in Maryland and New York.

The NFL and NBA issued security alerts to their teams and players, cautioning them about “organized and experienced” criminals. The leagues advised players to be vigilant about home security in light of the recent increase in break-ins and to ensure that their security systems are activated.