Sports and Crime Briefing

Sports and Crime Briefing

Can the FBI Stop Top US Athletes from Getting Burgled?

After the likes of Luka Dončić, Travis Kelce, and Patrick Mahomes have been burgled in recent months, the FBI is stepping in to help protect them from home invasions.

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Connor Foster
Feb 04, 2025
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Luca Dončić is making headlines for the most baffling trade in modern NBA history. But in December, he made the news for the wrong reason.

On December 27, 2024, burglars broke into his Dallas home, smashing the window of the master bedroom and stealing about $30,000 worth of jewelry. Thankfully, nobody was home.

He isn’t alone. In October, Kansas City Chiefs standouts Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes fell victim to a similar crime spree. Kelce reportedly lost around $100,000 worth of jewelry and personal keepsakes—including the jersey he donned during his first Super Bowl. Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was also targeted, as were NBA stars Mike Conley Jr. of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Bobby Portis of the Milwaukee Bucks.

So what is being done about it?

The Sports and Crime Briefing is tracking how organised crime, including in this case, Chilean burglary gangs are targeting top athletes. To keep up to date, consider becoming a paid subscriber.

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