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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Tom Dart

FOUND: Why high profile athletes are perfect targets for burglary gangs - You Need To See This

Joe Burrow and Patrick Mahomes have been victims of high-profile crimes.
Joe Burrow and Patrick Mahomes have been victims of high-profile crimes. Photograph: Kevin C Cox/Getty Images

As Joe Burrow led the Cincinnati Bengals to a 27-20 victory over the Dallas Cowboys last December a group allegedly robbed the quarterback’s home during a cross-country crime spree that targeted at least six high-profile athletes.

The thefts highlight the unique vulnerabilities faced by famous athletes whose salaries and work schedules are accessible on the internet in seconds, as well as the mix of careful planning and brazen tactics used by criminals to elude security measures.

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