Luka Dončić, the talented Dallas Mavericks guard, became the latest victim of a troubling trend among wealthy professional athletes – home burglaries. The break-in at his residence took place on Friday night, as confirmed by his business manager, Lara Beth Seager. Fortunately, no one was at home during the incident, and Luka and his family are safe. The police report revealed that approximately $30,000 worth of jewelry was stolen, with the burglary occurring between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m., despite private security surveillance.
While the Mavericks were on a road trip, Dončić was sidelined due to a left calf injury sustained in a recent game. This unfortunate event follows a warning issued by the NBA to players about increasing home security measures, prompted by similar burglaries targeting other NBA and NFL stars. The FBI linked these high-profile burglaries to transnational South American theft groups, known for their sophisticated and organized approach utilizing advanced technologies like drones and signal-jamming devices.
The league memo emphasized the focus of these theft rings on cash and easily resellable items like jewelry and luxury goods. Both the NBA and NFL have alerted their teams and players to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to safeguard their homes and valuables.