In Argentina, authorities recently arrested three Chilean men wanted in the U.S.in connection with a South American theft group accused of burglarizing the homes of professional athletes.Federal prosecutors linked the group to break-ins involving Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, Milwaukee Bucks player Bobby Portis and other athletes.
Two of the suspects were also arrested in connection with a burglary at the home of tennis legend Juan Martín del Potro in Argentina.According to prosecutors, the group identified targets through publicly available schedules and location information, then struck while athletes were away or playing games.Separately, the FBI has warned that international theft groups surveil homeowners to learn their routines and advises travelers to avoid announcing vacations on social media.Online criminals can research your address, family, travel plans and estimated property value without ever driving down your street.
Here's how criminals piece together those digital clues and what you can do to make your home harder to targetALLEGED BURGLARY CREW THAT TARGETED PATRICK MAHOMES AND TRAVIS KELCE HOMES ARRESTED IN ARGENTINA: REPORTAlleged members of a South American theft ring pose with stolen valuables.Federal investigators say the group targeted professional athletes while they were away competing in games.
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