Article 6VE58 Why high-profile athletes are perfect targets for burglary gangs

Why high-profile athletes are perfect targets for burglary gangs

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Tom Dart
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Stars such as Patrick Mahomes and Joe Burrow have had their homes and private lives violated. But stopping home invasions can be difficult

As Joe Burrow led the Cincinnati Bengals to a 27-20 victory over the Dallas Cowboys last December a group allegedly robbed the quarterback's home during a cross-country crime spree that targeted at least six high-profile athletes.

The thefts highlight the unique vulnerabilities faced by famous athletes whose salaries and work schedules are accessible on the internet in seconds, as well as the mix of careful planning and brazen tactics used by criminals to elude security measures.

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