Quarterback Joe Burrow’s home was broken into during Monday night’s game: officials

Quarterback Joe Burrow’s home was broken into during Monday night’s game: officials

While Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was playing the “Monday Night Football” game against the Dallas Cowboys in Texas, his home in Anderson Township, Ohio, was broken into, officials said Tuesday.

The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to ABC News that Burrow’s home was broken into just after 8 p.m. local time.

An employee of Burrow’s told officers at the scene that when she arrived at his home, she found a broken bedroom window and searched the room.

Officers cleaned up the home and the employee was able to provide a general list of missing items, officials said.

Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals warms up before kickoff against the Dallas Cowboys during an NFL football game at AT&T Stadium on December 9, 2024 in Arlington, Texas.

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An investigation into the incident is ongoing and officers have contacted Burrow’s neighbors to see if there is any security footage of the break-in.

The break-in at Burrow’s Ohio residence follows a series of incidents at the homes of other prominent NFL players. However, a sheriff’s department spokesman said there is currently no indication that this attempted robbery is part of a larger series of robberies targeting athletes.

Last month, the NFL issued a security alert to team security directors and the players’ union, warning of “organized and sophisticated criminals” increasingly targeting the homes of professional athletes.

The NFL and other professional sports leagues received a briefing from the FBI, a source told ABC News at the time.

According to the NFL memo, the homes of Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce were broken into on consecutive days in the Kansas City area in October.

Additionally, the Minnesota home of former Vikings defenseman Linval Joseph, who now plays for the Dallas Cowboys, was the victim of a burglary in November, the NFL said.

Travis Kelce, left, and Patrick Mahomes.

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Law enforcement officials noted that these groups target homes on days when the athletes are playing games.

Players were told to take precautions and implement security measures at home to reduce the risk of a targeted attack.

Some of the break-in groups conducted extensive surveillance of targets, including attempting home deliveries and posing as groundskeepers or neighborhood joggers.

Burglars entered through side doors, balconies or second floor windows. They targeted homes in remote areas, focusing on master bedrooms and closet areas.

Players were warned not to update social media with check-ins or daily activities until the end of the day and were discouraged from posting expensive items on social media.

ABC News’ Jack Date and Darren Reynolds contributed to this report.

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