A watch that was stolen from the home of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce was found in Providence, Rhode Island, sources familiar with the case told ABC News on Friday.Kelce’s Leawood, Kansas, home and the home of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes were broken into within days of each other last month.The break-ins happened just before and the day of Kansas City’s 26-13 home victory over the New Orleans Saints on Oct. 7, where Kelce’s superstar girlfriend, Taylor Swift, watched from the stands. No injuries were reported in either case.No other information was released about how the watch was found. “Leawood Police Department will not have any comment on any open investigations. We do not want to compromise any investigative leads that might have been developed by detectives,” police said in a statement. On Thursday, the NFL issued a security alert to teams and the players’ union following the recent burglaries.In a memo obtained by The Associated Press, the league says homes of professional athletes across multiple sports have become “increasingly targeted for burglaries by organized and skilled groups.”Law enforcement officials noted these groups target the homes on days the athletes have games. Players were told to take precautions and implement home security measures to reduce the risk of being targeted.Some of the burglary groups have conducted extensive surveillance on targets, including attempted home deliveries and posing as grounds maintenance or joggers in the neighborhood.Burglars have entered through side doors or via balconies or second-floor windows. They’ve targeted homes in secluded areas and focus on master bedrooms and closet areas.Players were warned to avoid updating any social media with check-ins or daily activities until the end of the day. Posting expensive items on social media is discouraged.
A watch that was stolen from the home of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce was found in Providence, Rhode Island, sources familiar with the case told ABC News on Friday.
Kelce’s Leawood, Kansas, home and the home of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes were broken into within days of each other last month.
The break-ins happened just before and the day of Kansas City’s 26-13 home victory over the New Orleans Saints on Oct. 7, where Kelce’s superstar girlfriend, Taylor Swift, watched from the stands. No injuries were reported in either case.
No other information was released about how the watch was found.
“Leawood Police Department will not have any comment on any open investigations. We do not want to compromise any investigative leads that might have been developed by detectives,” police said in a statement.
On Thursday, the NFL issued a security alert to teams and the players’ union following the recent burglaries.
In a memo obtained by The Associated Press, the league says homes of professional athletes across multiple sports have become “increasingly targeted for burglaries by organized and skilled groups.”
Law enforcement officials noted these groups target the homes on days the athletes have games. Players were told to take precautions and implement home security measures to reduce the risk of being targeted.
Some of the burglary groups have conducted extensive surveillance on targets, including attempted home deliveries and posing as grounds maintenance or joggers in the neighborhood.
Burglars have entered through side doors or via balconies or second-floor windows. They’ve targeted homes in secluded areas and focus on master bedrooms and closet areas.
Players were warned to avoid updating any social media with check-ins or daily activities until the end of the day. Posting expensive items on social media is discouraged.
