In a bizarre twist, Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce both found themselves the targets of burglars in separate incidents on the same weekend in early October.
Police documents obtained by TMZ reveal that the two NFL icons had break-ins at their lavish homes just hours apart, adding a layer of real-life drama to the Chiefs’ already thrilling season. According to reports, burglars hit Mahomes’ estate around midnight on October 6, followed by a break-in at Kelce’s mansion on October 7, coinciding with the Chiefs’ game day against the New Orleans Saints at Arrowhead Stadium.
The timing of the incidents raises a few eyebrows. Given the security setup these players likely have in place, it’s unusual for two high-profile athletes to be targeted on consecutive nights, especially when NFL teams usually stay at hotels before game day. It’s not yet known if the burglars made off with any valuable items, but given that both homes were vacant, these break-ins seem like carefully timed hits.
📰 Reportedly Mahomes & Kelce were both the victims of home burglaries last month while the team was in New Orleans facing the #Saints. Should the Chiefs organization beef up security❓
Mahomes’ mansion was broken into around midnight on Sunday, Oct. 6th. Less than 2 days… pic.twitter.com/TUatOG34YA
— Ghost Warrior (@ghost_warrior34) November 13, 2024
Mahomes’ mansion has been a labor of love, documented in Netflix’s Quarterback, where viewers got a peek at the building of his dream estate in Belton, Missouri, complete with a football field and a backyard golf hole. The star quarterback’s commitment to Chiefs Kingdom is obvious, with Mahomes even saying his 10-year contract extension influenced his decision to build a permanent home in Kansas City.
For Mahomes and his family—now expecting a third child—it’s the ultimate base for both family and football. But it’s clear that security concerns are no small matter, and this recent incident is bound to keep him thinking about upgrading his home’s defenses.
Interesting reports that the homes of both #PatrickMahomes and #TravisKelce were broken into last month.
Purportedly, Kelce had $20k in cash stolen. I was thinking who leaves $20k lying around? Do they not have monitored security systems? No dogs?
Anyway, they both have… pic.twitter.com/jdbMC8BlM5
— Jennifer Coffindaffer (@CoffindafferFBI) November 13, 2024
Kelce, on the other hand, recently moved into his own Kansas-area mansion in Leawood, Kansas, in search of privacy following the media frenzy surrounding his relationship with Taylor Swift. Spending $6 million on a more secluded property seemed like a smart move for the two-time Super Bowl champion, but even the most secluded setups aren’t immune to determined intruders. Swift was even in town to watch the Chiefs win their October 7 game—meaning the burglars may have timed their actions knowing Kelce’s and Mahomes’ whereabouts.
As the Chiefs continue their season, fans are hopeful that their off-field security issues won’t shake up their on-field momentum. With a perfect 9-0 record and a strong bid for a third Super Bowl victory, Mahomes and Kelce seem focused on what matters most. For now, both players will no doubt be looking to reinforce the security of their homes as police continue the investigation. But it’s hard not to wonder—what will it take to keep these star athletes’ lives as secure off the field as they are on it?
