Police reportedly suspect a sophisticated South American crime ring is behind recent high-end robberies, including incidents at the homes of prominent NFL stars Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes. Multiple sources told Fox4 law enforcement suspect members of a South American criminal organization have been hitting luxury residences. “This is a sophisticated operation, it’s not some guy that’s going down to the local pawn shop,” security professional Mike Barbieri said to the outlet.

“It doesn’t surprise me at all that this crime spree that is going across the entire country is designed by some very sophisticated people in somewhat of a cartel.” Barbieri went on to say he suspects there’s a substantial amount of work being done in advance of the burglaries , including weeks of intelligence-gathering and possibly even work executed within the homes that are targeted , according to Fox4. WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 31: NFL Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (L) and quarterback Patrick Mahomes (R) walk out of the Palm Room into the Rose Garden following an event with U.

S. President Joe Biden on the South Lawn of the White House on May 31, 2024 in Washington, DC. President Biden hosted the Chiefs to honor their 2024 Super Bowl win.

(Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) Barbieri is a security professional with experience operating with the federal government in law enforcement, according to Fox4. He has overseen security detail in over 20 countries. “If you have a.