Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, tight end Travis Kelce, and Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow know all too well what Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott’s fiancée Sarah Jane Ramos is going through.
All three players were recent victims of what the FBI believes to be a high-profile crime ring targeting professional athletes.
Mahomes’ Belton, Missouri residence and Kelce’s Leawood, Kansas home, which are just 25 minutes apart, were broken into on consecutive days back in October. Burrow’s Anderson Township, Ohio house was burglarized in early December while he was playing on “Monday Night Football.”
Kelce lost more than $120,000 in jewelry, cash and Super Bowl jerseys, while Mahomes lost thousands of dollars in designer bags and jewelry. There are no details yet on what, if anything, was stolen from Burrow’s home, but the FBI has issued a warning to pro athletes on Monday to be weary of displaying their wealth.
While Ramos isn’t an NFL star, she’s dating one, which likely made her a target of a robbery last Thursday, in which she lost approximately $40,000 in designer bags from name-brand designer including Chanel, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Prada and YSL, in addition to computer software and cash, according to a report.
A report from the Dallas Police Department indicates that Ramos rushed inside for a Pilates class the day after Christmas due to heavy rain and forgot to lock her car. In addition to the items that were stolen, Ramos also received notifications that her credit cards were being used in different locations.
The Ramos incident was right on the nose for the NFL and the NBA as it came after three of the NFL's biggest stars were robbed and one day before Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic had his home broken into (he reportedly lost $30,000 in jewelry). The FBI's warning on Monday advised all professional athletes to take precautions to prevent themselves from being targeted next.
“These homes are targeted for burglary due to the perception they may have high-end goods like designer handbags, jewelry, watches, and cash,” an FBI liaison said.
“While many burglaries occur while homes are unoccupied, some burglaries occur while residents are home. In these instances, individuals are encouraged to seek law enforcement help and avoid engaging with criminals, as they may be armed or use violence if confronted.”
