Pittsburgh Penguins Star Evgeni Malkin Burglarized, Championship Rings Stolen
Evgeni Malkin’s home was burglarized, losing his Stanley Cup rings in a troubling trend of athlete break-ins
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Pittsburgh: So, it looks like Evgeni Malkin, the Penguins star, had a rough weekend. His home got hit by burglars, and they made off with his Stanley Cup rings. Can you believe that?
The team confirmed the break-in, saying it happened over the weekend. Malkin found out about the theft when he checked his trophy case. It’s just heartbreaking.
Police were called to the scene, but they don’t usually share names of victims. So, we’re not sure if it was Malkin they responded to on Saturday.
The Penguins are working with local authorities and keeping things under wraps since the investigation is still ongoing. Malkin just wants some privacy right now, and who can blame him?
This isn’t the first time athletes have been targeted. Just last month, Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce from the Chiefs had their homes broken into too. It’s like a trend, and it’s really concerning.
The FBI is on it, treating these burglaries as organized crime. They even warned athletes that a group is out there specifically targeting their homes. It’s wild!
According to the FBI, these homes are seen as gold mines for thieves because they might have expensive stuff like jewelry and cash. It’s just sad that people can’t feel safe in their own homes.
They’ve linked at least nine burglaries to this group, and Malkin’s case might just be another one on that list. It’s a scary thought.
And get this: some of these break-ins happen while the residents are home. The FBI advises people to call for help and not confront the burglars. You never know what could happen.
It seems like these criminals are part of a bigger operation, possibly even organized from South America. They send thieves to the U.S. to pull off these jobs. It’s just crazy how far this goes.
One of these groups got caught in California earlier this summer. Let’s hope they catch the ones responsible for Malkin’s break-in soon.