Joe Burrow’s Home Burglarized During Monday Night’s Game
ANDERSON TOWNSHIP, Ohio — Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow's home was burglarized on Monday night while he was playing against the Cowboys, marking the latest in a series of break-ins targeting professional athletes in the U.S., authorities reported on Tuesday.
Although no injuries occurred during the incident, the house was ransacked, according to a report from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office.
A person employed by Burrow discovered the break-in after arriving at the Anderson Township residence late Monday night. They found a shattered bedroom window and the home in disarray. The individual called their mother before contacting 911, the report stated.
Deputies are working to determine what items were stolen and have reached out to neighbors to gather surveillance footage.
“Our investigators are exploring every avenue,” said Kyla Woods, public information officer for the Sheriff’s Office.
This incident follows several recent burglaries involving high-profile athletes. In October, the homes of Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce were broken into. More recently, Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis had his home burglarized on November 2, and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley experienced a similar break-in on September 15 during a Vikings game.
The NFL and NBA have issued security alerts to players, urging them to take additional precautions. According to league memos obtained by The Associated Press, homes of professional athletes across various sports are increasingly being targeted by organized and highly skilled groups.
The NBA memo highlighted that some incidents have been linked to “transnational South American Theft Groups,” described as sophisticated rings utilizing advanced techniques, including pre-surveillance, drones, and signal-jamming devices. Some burglars have posed as delivery personnel, groundskeepers, or joggers to monitor their targets.
Bobby Portis has even offered a $40,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of those involved in his case, underscoring the growing concern among athletes over these targeted crimes.
