The NBA warned players to safeguard valuables against "well-organized, sophisticated" transnational crime rings, according to a memo obtained by NBC News on Friday, matching a similar caution issued earlier this week by the NFL.
The FBI reported that, in most of the incidents, the homes were equipped with alarm systems that were not activated.
The FBI also reported that the homes were all unoccupied and, in most cases, no dogs were present."
Earlier this week, the NFL told players to be mindful about publicly sharing any information about their whereabouts, homes and luxury items they might own.
"The homes of professional athletes across multiple sports leagues have become increasingly targeted for burglaries by organized and skilled groups," the NFL memo said.
Persons:
Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes, Sarah Stier, Leon Newsome, Newsome, Bobby Portis, Mike Conley Jr
Organizations:
NBA, NBC News, NFL, Security, Kansas City Chiefs, FBI, American Theft Groups, Milwaukee Bucks, Minnesota Timberwolves
Locations:
Foxborough, Milwaukee
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