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The FBI has finally made headway in the string of burglaries that has plagued several A-listers like Patrick Mahomes. 

The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback and other athletes recently received warnings from the FBI to beef up their home security and prioritize keeping their movements low-key. These A-listers need to be extra vigilant because of organized crime groups.

These thieves broke into Patrick Mahomes’ home in October before hitting the property of his teammate Travis Kelce. The pair joined an ever-growing list of celebrities targeted by these groups who regrettably continue to evade the law.

FBI Warns Pro Athletes About The Dangers Of Organized Burglary Groups

The FBI issued their warning to pro athletes in a statement, revealing groups of organized thieves were targeting their homes. They shared their findings about these criminal gangs days after NBA star Luka Doncic became the latest victim of a home invasion.

The feds explained that these thieves chose to raid the homes of A-listers whenever they were on the road or at games. However, these groups were not afraid to hatch their robbery scheme in the homeowners’ presence, making them a significant threat to everyone’s safety.

“These homes are targeted for burglary due to the perception they may have high-end goods like designer handbags, jewelry, watches, and cash. While many burglaries occur while homes are unoccupied, some burglaries occur while residents are home,” the FBI officials said per TMZ, adding:

“In these instances, individuals are encouraged to seek law enforcement help and avoid engaging with criminals, as they may be armed or use violence if confronted.”

A-listers Need To Increase Their Home Security

The FBI shared that the culprits appear to originate from South American groups who use “preparation tactics” to get in and out of homes with stolen goods before they can be caught.

“Organized theft groups bypass alarm systems, use Wi-Fi jammers to block Wi-Fi connections and disable devices, cover security cameras, and obfuscate their identities,” the feds claimed. On that note, they advised athletes to beef up their home security.

Additionally, the FBI urged them to take note of their valuables and refrain from sharing social media updates whenever they were away from home. The athletes that have been robbed in recent months, excluding Mahomes, Kelce, and Doncic, include Joe Burrow, Bobby Portis Jr., and Tyler Sequin.

Athletes Aren’t The Only Celebrities In Danger Of Home Invasions

While the FBI’s alert focused on pro athletes, they were not the only ones getting targeted by burglars. The Blast covered that celebrities like actor Simu Liu were not safe from these cunning thieves.

The Marvel star became the latest victim of Los Angeles’ increasing string of robberies when a home invader trespassed onto his luxurious 4,700 square feet property. The culprit reportedly smashed a glass door around 11 p.m., setting off the security systems.

The invader escaped before police arrived; however, reports confirmed nothing valuable was stolen from Liu’s property. Other celebrities who suffered home invasions in 2024 include Tom Hanks, Marlon Wayans, and Tyler Perry.

Mahomes Revamped His Home Security After The Burglary Incident

Last month, The Blast shared that Mahomes had beefed up his home security following October’s burglary incident. Sources claimed he made necessary adjustments and heightened his property’s protection measures but did not reveal the changes.

The burglary also affected Mahomes’ gated community as they increased their defense systems to ease residents’ minds. The security update came shortly after the NFL superstar addressed the home invasion during a press conference.

“Obviously, it’s frustrating. It’s disappointing. It’s something you don’t want to happen to anyone, but especially to yourself,” Mahomes lamented. It was unclear if he and his family had been present when the burglary occurred, but he noted more details about the incident would be revealed later.

Patrick Mahomes Was Fined For ‘Violent Gesture’ In A Game

Weeks after addressing the burglary incident, Mahomes found himself in trouble with the NFL over his poor sportsmanship. The Blast noted he was punished for making a “violent gesture” during his touchdown celebration in the fourth quarter of a game against the Buffalo Bills.

NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero confirmed that the athlete received a $14,069 fine for his behavior. This is another unfortunate punishment during a BBillsmatch. Last season, Mahomes was penalized with a $50,000 fine for “verbally abusing” officials during a postgame press conference.

The NFL began cracking down on “obscene gestures” made by athletes during their celebrations, especially “gun-related” signs. The league has issued 17 fines this season, with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell noting it was necessary as they did not stand behind these inappropriate gestures.

From fines to groups of organized thieves targeting their homes, pro athletes like Patrick Mahomes have much to worry about.