The NFL issued a warning on Thursday after a series of burglaries targeting football stars in particular. Chiefs of Kansas City Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.
The alert, which dates from Wednesday and was launched to those responsible for team security and the Players’ Association, was revealed Thursday on the website of the NFLwho reported an investigation by FBI suspecting a South American organized crime network.
The criminals also allegedly targeted players of the NBAaccording to a confidential source cited by the website of the NFL.
Police say Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Linval Joseph was the victim of a burglary at his Minnesota home last weekend.
Among the Chiefsfour-time Super Bowl winners, quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce, boyfriend of pop superstar Taylor Swift, were both burglarized last month, each time while away from their homes .
League officials suggested players not post messages on social media that allow them to be located in real time, hide valuables and install security systems at their homes.
