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07/20 10:54 CDT Police seek suspects in a break-in at Eagles' running back
Saquon Barkley's home in Pennsylvania
Police seek suspects in a break-in at Eagles' running back Saquon Barkley's
home in Pennsylvania
PHILADELPHIA (AP) --- Police are searching for suspects in connection with a
weekend break-in at the home of Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley.
Police in Tredyffrin Township, Pennsylvania, about 20 miles (32 kilometers)
northwest of Philadelphia, were called to the home early Saturday for a report
of a burglary in progress. When they arrived, they said the suspects had fled.
"Mr. Barkley and his family were not harmed during this incident," police said
in a news release. They released a photo of a white SUV, saying it may be
involved in the break-in.
Police said they did not receive any other reports about break-ins in the area.
Police were investigating the possibility that Barkley's home was targeted.
The Chester County District Attorney's office is assisting in the investigation.
"We are asking the public to help us identify those responsible by checking any
home security cameras for suspicious activity in the area" from early Saturday,
the office said in a statement.
Police and the district attorney's office did not immediately respond to email
and phone messages seeking comment Monday.
Phone messages seeking comment also were left with representatives of the
Eagles and Barkley.
In May, Argentine police arrested two Chilean citizens suspected of being part
of a transnational gang that orchestrated burglaries at the homes of well-known
athletes, including stars from the NBA and NFL.
According to local police, the two were part of a crime ring that targeted the
homes of prominent athletes in the U.S. and Argentina, including NFL stars
Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce and former tennis player Juan Martn del Potro.
Targets also included the homes of NBA players Luka Doncic and Mike Conley Jr.
In 2024, the NFL issued a security alert to teams and the players' union
following the burglaries involving the homes of Mahomes and Kelce.
Barkley took a step back from his record-setting 2024 season when his 2,504
yards rushing in the regular season and playoffs were the most ever, as
Philadelphia's offense was less potent last season. He still managed to rush
for 1,140 yards and scored nine total touchdowns.
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