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The Thunder referred questions to police in Nichols Hills, an
enclave north of downtown Oklahoma City. Police would not
confirm who lived in the house or say what might have been taken
from it.
Officers responded to a report of a burglary at the home around
7:45 p.m. on Thursday, when the Thunder were playing at home
against the Washington Wizards. Local news stations in Oklahoma
City showed police at the home.
“The suspects fled the area prior to police arrival,” police
said in a statement. “While no arrests have been made, there is
no reason to believe the public is in any danger.”
The break-in mirrored a slew of burglaries at the homes of
well-known professional athletes across the U.S. in recent
months. The players have been targeted because of the high-end
products believed to be in their homes.
Athletes whose homes have been burglarized include the NFL’s
Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Joe Burrow, the NBA’s Luka
Doncic and the NHL’s Evgeni Malkin.
Law enforcement officials have previously warned sports leagues
that thieves have been striking on game days when they knew the
players would not be home, often smashing through rear windows.
The NBA sent a memo to teams in November 2024 urging vigilance
when it comes to home security. Among its recommendations, the
league suggests players: install updated alarm systems with
cameras and utilize them whenever leaving the home, keep
valuables in locked and secured safes, remove online real estate
listings that may show interior photos of a home, utilize
protective guard services during extended trips away from home,
and even have dogs assist with home protection.
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