Authorities are looking into a burglary that occurred on Friday at a residence reportedly owned by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder. The incident took place while the NBA’s reigning MVP was participating in a game the previous evening.
The Thunder directed inquiries to the Nichols Hills police, a community situated north of downtown Oklahoma City. Law enforcement officials did not disclose the identity of the homeowner or specify what items may have been stolen.
Gilgeous-Alexander hails from Hamilton, Ontario.
Police were alerted to the burglary at around 7:45 p.m. on Thursday, coinciding with the Thunder’s home game against the Washington Wizards. Local news outlets reported the presence of law enforcement at the location.
“The suspects left the scene before officers arrived,” the police stated in a press release. “Although no arrests have been made, there is no indication that the public is at risk.”
The burglary resembles a series of similar incidents targeting the residences of prominent athletes across the United States in recent months. These athletes have become victims due to the valuable possessions believed to be present in their homes.
<pAmong the athletes whose homes have experienced break-ins are NFL players Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and Joe Burrow, NBA star Luka Doncic, and NHL player Evgeni Malkin.
Law enforcement authorities have previously cautioned sports leagues about the rising trend of burglaries occurring on game days, when players are typically away from their residences, often involving rear window break-ins.
In November 2024, the NBA issued a memo to its teams advising them to enhance their home security measures. The league recommended that players: install modern alarm systems equipped with cameras and use them when leaving home, secure valuables in locked safes, eliminate online property listings that might reveal interior images of their homes, engage protective services during long absences, and even consider having dogs for added security.
