Travis Kelce theft: Police recover Kansas City Chiefs TE’s watch after series of break-ins targeting athletes during games

LEAWOOD, Kan. — Authorities investigating the rash of recent break-ins at the homes of professional athletes recovered a watch belonging to Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs in Providence, Rhode Island, sources familiar with the case said said ABC News.

Kelce’s home in Leawood, Kansas, was broken into as the Chiefs were about to kick off Monday Night Football against the New Orleans Saints hours later, in addition to a break-in at Patrick Mahomes’ home.

Police had not previously disclosed that a watch was taken from Kelce, but confirmed that $20,000 was stolen.

Police believe the athletes are being targeted based on their playing schedules and are working to determine if a criminal group is targeting them along with other luxury homeowners.

So far, all of these thefts have occurred while no one is home. There is concern about what happens if the athlete or their family members are present, a security source told ABC News.

Thieves conduct extensive surveillance, sometimes posing as delivery men, maintenance workers or runners to learn about residences, neighborhoods and security systems, according to an NFL memo obtained by ABC News.

A security source told ABC News that the thieves seem to know what they’re looking for, where they are in the house, and are in and out within 15 minutes.

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