Evening Edition: Are American Athletes Being Targeted By A South American Crime Ring?
The Fox News Rundown
Key Insights
Why are professional athletes being targeted by burglars?
Athletes are easy targets because their schedules are public, making it known when they're away from home. Burglars conduct surveillance and often dress as delivery personnel to avoid suspicion.
What items are burglars specifically targeting in these break-ins?
Burglars focus on high-value items like watches, jewelry, cash, and expensive handbags, usually confining their search to the master bedroom and closets.
How do burglars avoid triggering security systems during these break-ins?
Burglars jam the Wi-Fi to disable security systems that rely on internet connections, allowing them to quickly enter and exit the homes.
Which countries are the suspects in these burglaries believed to be from?
Suspects arrested thus far are from Chile and Venezuela, suggesting a connection to South American crime rings.
What measures are the NFL and NBA advising their players to take?
The leagues are advising players to update their home security, avoid posting personal information on social media, and consider hiring additional security personnel when away for games.
Are these burglaries limited to professional athletes, or are other wealthy individuals also being targeted?
While athletes are prominently targeted, the burglaries also include regular homes in wealthy neighborhoods, indicating a broader focus on high-value properties.
What evidence, if any, has been found linking these burglaries to organized crime?
The FBI suggests a connection to transnational gangs based on the organized nature of the burglaries, including coordinated waves of attacks and the use of sophisticated methods like Wi-Fi jamming.
How quickly did stolen items from Travis Kelce's home resurface?
A watch stolen from Travis Kelce's home was found in Providence, Rhode Island, suggesting a rapid and organized fencing operation.
Chapters
- NFL and NBA players like Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Mike Conley Jr, and Bobby Portis have had their homes burglarized.
- The burglaries are non-confrontational and occur when the athletes are away, often during game days.
- The burglars target specific items like watches, jewelry, cash, and expensive handbags, and use sophisticated methods like jamming Wi-Fi to disable security systems.
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