Nobody deserves to have their belongings stolen. Whether it’s portrayed in slick Hollywood films like “Ocean’s Eleven” or real-life cases like D.B. Cooper, some robberies capture our imagination with their daring and cleverness. However, when it comes to the burglary crew targeting NFL stars Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes, any hint of ingenuity quickly evaporates. This notorious group of thieves made one colossal error that will undoubtedly haunt them for years.
As previously reported by ESPN, the FBI disclosed a 20-page affidavit that seven Chilean Nationals who had burglarized the homes of Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce have finally been brought to justice.
According to the FBI, the South American thieving crew “targeted high-profile athletes … all of whom were away or playing in professional games at the time of the burglaries.” Kelce’s home was robbed while the Kansas City Chiefs star tight end was away during a Monday Night Football game back in October.
The crew also burglarized an unnamed Buccaneers player on October 21st. As for Mahomes, his Missouri home was broken into sometime after midnight on October 6th. “Jewelry watches, cash, and other luxury merchandise were taken.” The report included $20,000 taken from Kelce’s residence.
So, how did these Chilean Nationals get caught? Apparently, the thieves had been posting photos of themselves with the stolen goods on an iCloud site. The FBI released various pictures after they had gained access via a search warrant.
An Elaborate Crime Ring Unraveled
The Chilean nationals seemed to have a straightforward game plan: break into homes when the owners were away and snatch anything valuable. They likely believed they would never be caught.
However, as TMZ reported, police soon suspected a connection between the high-profile break-ins. That’s when the FBI stepped in. Following the investigation, ESPN noted that the NFL issued a league-wide security alert, warning teams and players about these specific crimes.
The memo detailed that the burglars were known to pose as maintenance or delivery workers in order to conduct surveillance on the properties. With around two million dollars worth of stolen property and a trail of incriminating photos, the Chilean crew now faces a potential maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison. This penalty might have been easily avoided if not for their ill-advised online posts.
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