Two of the Kansas City Chiefs’ star players, quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce, had their homes burglarized last month in separate incidents, which is concerning.
Police reports indicate that on October 6th, shortly after midnight, someone broke into Mahomes’ residence in Cass County, Missouri. The details of this incident remain unclear, as the investigation is still ongoing, and Mahomes himself has been tight-lipped on the specifics.
“Obviously it’s frustrating; it’s disappointing,” Mahomes told reporters on Wednesday. “But I mean I can’t get into too many of the details because the investigation’s still ongoing, but obviously something that you don’t want to happen to really anybody but obviously yourself.”
Kelce’s home in the affluent Leawood, Kansas, suburb experienced another burglary on October 7th. Early the next morning, Kelce reported this incident to the police, revealing a staggering loss of $21,000, including $20,000 in cash.
It’s interesting to note that the break-in at Kelce’s home on October 7th happened just hours before the Chiefs’ game against the New Orleans Saints at Arrowhead Stadium. Kelce’s high-profile girlfriend, music superstar Taylor Swift, was in attendance at the game that evening.
A source close to Swift told Page Six that the pop icon is “thankful that no one was hurt and that neither of them were home during the robberies.” Authorities are now reportedly assisting the FBI in the investigation because they suspect a connection between the two burglaries.
“The Leawood Police Department does not comment about specific victims of crimes except in the case of fatality crashes or homicides,” said Captain Jason Ahring in an email. For his part, Mahomes expressed his frustration with the situation but remained guarded in his comments due to the ongoing investigation.
“Obviously, it’s frustrating and disappointing, but I can’t delve into too many details as the investigation is still ongoing. It’s something you don’t want to happen to anyone but yourself,” Mahomes stated.
The timing of these incidents is particularly concerning, as both Mahomes and Kelce are preparing to lead the Chiefs into a highly anticipated matchup against the Buffalo Bills this Sunday. The game could have major implications for the top seed in the AFC.
With the FBI now involved and the exact details still unclear, Chiefs fans will undoubtedly be on edge as their team navigates this unexpected off-field distraction. The organization will no doubt be working closely with law enforcement to ensure the safety and security of its players.
As the investigation continues, one can only hope that the perpetrators are swiftly apprehended and that Mahomes, Kelce, and their families are able to find some sense of comfort and closure amidst this unsettling situation.