Police recovered a watch stolen from Travis Kelce’s home during a robbery, sources said.
Law enforcement officials had not previously made mention of the stolen watch, and had only released information suggesting $20,000 cash had been stolen from the NFL star when his home was burglarized in October, according to TMZ. Sources familiar with the case said authorities investigating a string of burglaries at the residences of professional athletes have retrieved the famous athlete’s watch in Rhode Island, according to ABC News.
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – NOVEMBER 04: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts during an NFL Football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on November 04, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)
The home of the Kansas City Chiefs tight end was targeted while he played for the team, sources said. The home of Patrick Mahomes was robbed the day prior, according to police documents. Other athletes have also been victimized by what police now believe to be a sophisticated crime unit.
The NFL issued a stark warning to its athletes, advising that they stay off social media and avoid declaring their play and travel schedules on public social media platforms. They believe the alleged robbers are targeting their homes while they are at games, according to ABC News.
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – NOVEMBER 10: Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs walks off the field following the Chiefs 16-14 win over the Denver Broncos at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on November 10, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
The suspects are carrying out extensive surveillance and are sometimes posing as delivery men to stay under the radar, an NFL memo said, according to ABC News. The alleged robbers may also be acting as maintenance workers or joggers, as a way of learning more about the residences and neighbor hoods they are targeting, the memo added.
A security source that is close to the situation told the outlet that the suspects seem to know precisely what they are looking for, and where to locate the items within the home. They are making their way inside the luxury properties and departing within 15 minutes with valuables in-hand, the source claimed. (RELATED: South American Crime Ring Suspected In Robberies Of NFL Stars: REPORT)
Police have not confirmed the identity of anyone involved in this case, and have not released suspect information at this time.
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