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South American organized crime groups were reportedly behind the break-ins at the homes of professional athletes over the course of recent months.The FBI warned professional sports leagues about the targeted home invasions in a Liaison Information Report,

The FBI is warning professional sports leagues in the United States that “organized theft groups” from South America are behind a string of burglaries at the homes of star athletes.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning sports leagues about organized theft groups targeting professional athletes, according to a Liaison Information Report obtained by ABC News.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is imploring professional athletes to beef up their home security after a recent string of robberies targeted high-profile players' homes.

The warning follows a rash of burglaries, beginning in September, at the homes of professional athletes while they are playing games or traveling.