Kansas City authorities believe a South American crime ring was behind the organized robbery of NFL stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce’s mansions.

The robbery took place on October 6, and according to reports, Kelce had nearly $20,000 in cash stolen from him.

Mahomes, who was also robbed, did not reveal how much was stolen from him.

In a statement, Mahomes shared, “Obviously, it’s frustrating. It’s disappointing, but I can’t get into too many of the details because the investigation is ongoing.”

South American crime ring suspected in Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes robberies https://t.co/21De6ZTGMj pic.twitter.com/O3KeYiyihX

— New York Post (@nypost) November 20, 2024

Multiple sources confirmed that police believe the thieves behind these high-end burglaries are members of a South American crime ring.https://t.co/83g95RRhGu

— KHON2 News (@KHONnews) November 20, 2024

Here’s what The New York Post reported:

Police believe a South American crime ring is behind the October burglaries that happened at the residences of Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, according to Fox 4 in Kansas City.

A police report said Kelce had roughly $20,000 in cash stolen and his back door received damage, according to TMZ.

“It doesn’t surprise me at all that this crime spree that is going across the entire country is designed by some very sophisticated people in somewhat of a cartel,” security expert Mike Barbieri told Fox 4.

Cops received notice of a burglary at Mahomes’ Belton, Mo., residence around midnight on Oct. 6, and the burglars entered Kelce’s Leawood, Kan., home around 7:33 p.m. the next day, per TMZ.

The FBI has aided the Leawood and Cass County Sheriff’s Office in their efforts due to the possibility of the robberies being part of a larger-scale operation, according to TMZ.

Mahomes, who purchased the mansion in 2020, called the situation “frustrating.

Police may have suspects in Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce burglaries

Multiple sources confirmed with FOX4 that police believe the thieves behind these high-end burglaries are members of a South American crime ring.https://t.co/mp82Iisu0b

— EndGameWW3 (@EndGameWW3) November 20, 2024

Per Fox 4 KC:

New details are emerging about Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes experiencing a new position off the field; the two Chiefs stars are now victims of crime.

Patrick Mahomes addressed the news that he and his tight end’s homes were burglarized and now, the FBI is working with law enforcement agencies on both sides of the state line.

Now, many fans and those following the incidents are wondering how this could’ve happened.

The newest development is that the break-ins may not be a part of a larger crime spree, but instead, a targeted theft of just these two Chiefs stars, contrary to reporting by multiple other outlets.

“Obviously, it’s frustrating. It’s disappointing, but I can’t get into too many of the details because the investigation is ongoing. But it’s something you don’t want to happen to anybody but obviously yourself,” Mahomes said in response to FOX4.

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