FBI warns pro athletes after at least nine burglaries [Video]

The FBI issued a warning to professional sports leagues about organized theft groups targeting professional athletes. The warning comes after burglaries at the homes of at least nine professional athletes, including Milwaukee Bucks player Bobby Portis. Portis said in a recorded video, “I had a home invasion, and they took most of my prized possessions.”Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is the latest reported victim. Doncic’s manager said the break-in happened Friday night. That’s when the Mavericks played the Phoenix Suns. Doncic’s manager says thieves stole nearly $30,000 in jewelry. Between September and November 2024, the homes of at least nine professional athletes have been burglarized.The FBI, in an alert obtained by ABC News, wrote in part: “These homes are targeted for burglary due to the perception they may have high-end goods like designer handbags, jewelry, watches, and cash.”According to that alert, international organized theft groups conduct physical and technical surveillance …