According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the NFL has warned team security directors and the players’ union about criminals specifically targeting the homes of professional athletes.

A memo was sent to all 32 teams, highlighting that organized crime is increasingly focusing on homes, referencing the burglaries of Kansas City Chiefs players Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce that occurred in early October.

The Athletic’s Diana Russini shared this memo on X.

In the memo, the NFL stated that “law enforcement officials have observed that these groups take advantage of team schedules to break into athletes’ homes during game days.”

Further details included advice on surveillance, entry methods, social media best practices, and home security measures.

The NFL also indicated that “burglary groups seem to be gathering information on potential victims via public records, media, and social networks.”

In response, the league advises players and teams to refrain from posting updates on social media about their whereabouts or daily activities until after the day is over.

According to NBC News, senior law enforcement officials have confirmed that the FBI is collaborating with local agencies to determine if these recent burglaries are linked to an international crime organization. The investigation is still in progress and may evolve.

An FBI spokesperson did not confirm or deny the investigation due to longstanding Department of Justice policy, as reported by Pelissero.

Mahomes’ and Kelce’s homes were burglarized on Sunday, October 6, just before the Chiefs faced the New Orleans Saints on “Monday Night Football.”

Police in Belton, Missouri, were called to Mahomes’ house following a report from a member of his security team. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reported that the investigation is ongoing and described the incident as a “Burglary/Breaking & Entering,” according to documents obtained by The Kansas City Star.

“It’s incredibly frustrating and disappointing,” Mahomes remarked last week. “I can’t share too many details because the investigation is still active. But obviously, you never want this to happen to anyone, especially yourself.”

Kelce’s home was also broken into shortly after kickoff on “Monday Night Football” on October 7. Police reports indicate that $20,000 was stolen from his residence, and the back door was damaged during the incident.