Thieves broke into Joe Burrow’s $7.5 million mansion in Anderson Township, a Cincinnati suburb, while he was leading the Bengals to victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football on Dec. 9. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the raid to local media. WLWT Cincinnati.
Reports revealed that a bedroom window had been broken and the room had been ransacked by intruders. A woman staying at Burrow’s residence made a frantic call to 911 during the incident. In the released recording, the caller, who identified herself as the mother of someone in the house, said, “Someone is trying to get into the house right now.”
And he added: “My daughter is there. This is Joe Burrow’s house. She stays there. “He’s at the soccer game.” Her daughter, also at the residence, later called 911 herself. “Someone broke into my house. “It’s a complete disaster,” he told dispatchers, according to daily mail.
An off-duty officer assigned to Burrow’s security team confirmed the broken windows to authorities, although the identity of the woman staying at the home remains unclear. Burrow has been in a long-term relationship with Olivia Holzmacher, whom he met while attending Ohio State University.
The theft follows a disturbing trend of NFL players being targeted by organized robbery groups. The NFL recently issued a security alert, warning teams and the NFL Players Association about an increase in athlete-related thefts. Notable incidents included burglaries at the homes of Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.
Joe Burrow purchased the 7,300-square-foot mansion, which sits on three acres overlooking the Ohio River, in late 2023. The property features four bedrooms, six bathrooms, and a variety of luxury amenities. As the theft unfolded, Burrow had an impressive performance on the field, completing 33 of 44 passes for 369 yards, three touchdowns and one interception.
Their winning drive, aided by a botched Cowboys punt, secured a crucial 27-20 victory for the Bengals. Despite the victory, Cincinnati remains on shaky ground with a 5-8 record, on the brink of elimination from the playoffs. The Bengals will face the Tennessee Titans in their next matchup.
Authorities continue to investigate the theft as the NFL’s concerns about player safety intensify. Meanwhile, Burrow’s outstanding night on the field was overshadowed by disturbing events at home.