While the Milwaukee Bucks were playing against the Cleveland Cavaliers two weeks ago, robbers burglarized Bucks center Bobby Portis’ home, stealing several of his possessions. Portis broke the news to the public after the game, with many thinking that it could be connected to two other high-profile home invasion cases.
On Sunday, investigators said that the Bucks star’s case has “striking similarities” with the cases of Kansas City Chiefs stars Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes.
“A lot of questions here,” ABC reporter Morgan Norwood said. “So first it was Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes, and now Bucks star Bobby Portis says his home was ransacked. And he posted the chilling surveillance video and is now pleading with the public for tips, but this morning, with at least three high-profile athletes targeted within the past month, authorities are investigating whether they all could be related.”
The police department said they have widened their search area so they can try to have a clearer picture of the incident. The River Hills Police Department issued a statement on Sunday.
“We are looking into all avenues, local and national, and are exploring what similarities there may be.”
Mahomes and Kelce’s homes were also broken into last month. A member of Mahomes’ home security team reported a break-in to his house to the police on Oct. 6. Meanwhile, the day after, Kelce’s home was burglarized while he and the Chiefs were playing against the New Orleans Saints at Arrowhead Stadium, with the thieves stealing $20,000 cash.
Bobby Portis asks for help on catching the robbers
Milwaukee Bucks star Bobby Portis told his fans on social media that his home was broken into and several of his belongings were stolen. He also uploaded the surveillance video captured on his front door.
“This is a place I’ve considered home,” Portis said. “While I was at my game yesterday, I had a home invasion, and they took most of my prized possessions.”
I consider Milwaukee my home. Last night, while I was at work, my home was burglarized, and many of my prized possessions were stolen. If you have any tips or info, please send them to info@bobbyportis.com. Rewards for info leading to recovery or arrests! pic.twitter.com/ORNYHxNC1c
— Bobby BP Portis (@BPortistime) November 3, 2024
Apart from dealing with the theft, Portis is also dealing with issues of the team. The Bucks are currently 12th in the Eastern Conference standings and are having a hard time taking off. They lost to the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday, worsening their record to 4-9. They will face the Houston Rockets next on Monday night.
Bobby Portis will need to get his mind focused on their next game if he hopes to help improve the team’s chances of becoming a playoff contender.
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