The house of one other skilled athlete was burglarized this previous weekend.
Penguins star Evgeni Malkin’s residence within the Pittsburgh suburb of Sewickley Heights was damaged into on Saturday, in response to KDKA-TV
The Penguins confirmed the housebreaking in a press release supplied to The Publish, however declined to supply particular particulars concerning the incident.
“Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin’s home was burglarized this past weekend,” the assertion learn. “Details of the situation will not be made public as this is an ongoing investigation. We are working closely with local authorities and team security. Malkin has requested that his privacy be respected during this time and we will have no further comment on the matter.”
In accordance with the KDKA-TV report, Malkin’s Stanley Cup rings had been lacking — the Penguins received Cups in 2009, 2016 and 2017 — and the again door to his residence had been kicked in.
The break-in appeared to have occurred just a few hours after the puck drop on the Penguins’ sport towards the Senators (received 5-0 by Ottawa) at 4 p.m. on Saturday and the alarm system and cameras had been down on the time.
Moreover, his protected had been stored open.
Skilled athletes have more and more change into targets for thieves in latest months with a lot of high-profile stars changing into victims of burglaries.
Mavericks star Luka Doncic had his residence focused late final month by burglars, who stole objects from the property.
Chiefs superstars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce had their Kansas Metropolis Space mansions damaged into whereas the 2 had been enjoying in a “Monday Night Football” sport on Oct. 7 towards the Saints.
Timberwolves guard Mike Conley Jr., Bucks ahead Bobby Portis and NHLer Tyler Seguin all had their houses damaged into as nicely.
The FBI had warned skilled athletes concerning the rise in residence burglaries dedicated by worldwide criminals.
“These homes are targeted for burglary due to the perception they may have high-end goods like designer handbags, jewelry, watches, and cash,” a Dec. 20 FBI bulletin learn, in response to CNN.
