The recent burglaries that targeted Kansas City Chiefs duo Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce may be connected to a series of high-profile burglaries focused on championship-winning rings of some of the United States’ most successful stars. The development comes after the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Mike Conley Jr. had his home broken into in September whilst the Milwaukee Bucks’ Bobby Portis suffered the same fate in early November.
Kelce’s home was robbed of $20,000 whilst he and Taylor Swift were at the Arrowhead Stadium to take on the New Orleans Saints on October 7, whilst Mahomes had his property broken into on October 6 around 12am. So now Wisconsin’s River Hills law enforcement suspect the crimes could all be connected following conversations with the departments in Minnesota and Kansas City as they get the FBI involved in the matter due to “striking similarities”.
Thieves targeted cash and jewellery in carefully coordinated attacks, with Portis revealing footage of two men breaking into the home although there have so far been no suspects name or persons of interest identified. The raid on Kelce’s property left his girlfriend, Taylor Swift, worried and the pair left the home to spend the night at a hotel before investing a considerable sum of money into improving their security, which now operates on a 24/7 patrol.
How much is a Super Bowl ring worth?
A Super Bowl ring’s value varies based on materials, design, and significance. Typically made of gold and diamonds, they cost $30,000-$50,000 to produce. However, their market value can skyrocket due to rarity and legacy. Rings from iconic players or championship teams have sold at auction for hundreds of thousands or even over $1 million. For example, Tom Brady’s family version of a ring sold for $344,927 in 2022.
Rings hold immense sentimental and historical value, often making them priceless to recipients, though collectors might pay a premium, especially on the black market where criminals operate. An NBA Finals ring costs up to $50,000 to produce but can sell for five times that value as the Chicago Bulls’ Michael Jordan discovered when his 1997 ring was sold for some $255,840, which would be significantly higher in the modern climate.
