The Great League takes the matter very seriously. After several reported cases of burglary, the NBA is asking its players to take additional precautions to secure their homes.
In a memo sent to the teams, and consulted by AP, she reveals that the FBI has established a link between certain burglaries and “ groups of South American transnational thieves » which are « sophisticated, well-organized networks that incorporate advanced techniques and technologies, including pre-surveillance, drones, and signal jamming devices ».
This communication comes after recent burglaries of homes belonging to Bobby Portis, Mike Conley Jr. as well as Kansas City Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. The NFL also issued a similar warning note to its teams this week.
For the record, jewelry had been stolen from the home of the Wolves player, while the inside of the Bucks promised a reward of 40,000 dollars for any information relating to the burglary suffered.
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The NBA memo, relaying information from the FBI, states that the theft rings “ mainly focus on cash and items that can be resold on the black market, such as jewelry, watches, and luxury bags ».
The Big League, which also provided advice to franchise security personnel, recommended that players install updated alarm systems with cameras and use them when leaving their homes, as well as keep items valuables in locked and secure safes.
Or to remove online real estate ads that may show photos of the interior of a home,” to use childcare services » when traveling for extended periods and even suggested having dogs to help protect the home.
