Joe Burrow’s Home Broken Into During Monday Night Football
Home Invasion Latest in Series of Break-Ins Targeting Pro Athletes
No one was injured in the break-in, but the home was ransacked, according to a report provided by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies weren’t immediately able to determine what items were stolen. A person who is employed by Burrow arrived at the Anderson Township home Monday night to find a shattered bedroom window and the home in disarray. The person called their mother, and then 911 was contacted, according to the report.
Investigation Ongoing
Deputies reached out to neighbors in an attempt to piece together surveillance footage.
“Our investigators are exploring every avenue,” public information officer Kyla Woods said.
Other Recent Break-Ins
The homes of Kansas City Chiefs stars Mahomes, Kelce were burglarized in October: police reports
The homes of Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, as well as NBA players Bobby Portis and Mike Conley Jr., have recently been targeted by burglars.
Portis had offered a $40,000 reward for information.
Are Athletes Being Targeted by Transnational Crime Ring?
In league memos previously obtained by The Associated Press, the NFL said homes of professional athletes across multiple sports have become “increasingly targeted for burglaries by organized and skilled groups.” And the NBA revealed that the FBI has connected some burglaries to “transnational South American Theft Groups” that are “reportedly well-organized, sophisticated rings that incorporate advanced techniques and technologies, including pre-surveillance, drones, and signal jamming devices.”
Some of the burglary groups have conducted extensive surveillance on targets, including attempted home deliveries and posing as grounds maintenance or joggers in the neighborhood, according to officials.
Conclusion
The break-in at Joe Burrow’s home is the latest in a series of incidents targeting professional athletes. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to determine what items were stolen and who may be responsible. As the NFL and NBA take steps to increase security measures, athletes and their families are advised to take extra precautions to secure their homes and protect themselves from these increasingly sophisticated burglary groups.
FAQs
* What happened to Joe Burrow’s home?
The home was broken into during Monday Night Football, with no one injured but the home ransacked.
* What was stolen from Joe Burrow’s home?
Deputies were unable to determine what items were stolen.
* Are other athletes’ homes being targeted?
Yes, the homes of several professional athletes have been broken into in recent months, including Kansas City Chiefs stars Mahomes and Kelce, NBA players Bobby Portis and Mike Conley Jr.
