[News] Malkin's home broken into. UPD: Cup rings found in the house.

[sureLoss]

https://twitter.com/user/status/1879361155757703405

[sureLoss]

https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/n...rings-missing/

One of the Penguins' franchise players home was broken into and burglarized over the weekend.

Multiple sources have confirmed to KDKA-TV that Penguins' assistant captain Evgeni Malkin's Sewickley Heights home was broken into on Saturday and his Stanley Cup championship rings are missing.

Malkin won the rings with the Penguins in 2009, 2016, and 2017.

The back door of Malkin's home was kicked in and at the time of the break-in, the alarm system and cameras happened to be down. His safe was kept open, as well.

The Penguins had a 4 p.m. game against the Ottawa Senators that same day and the 911 call came in a few hours later.

Allegheny County Police have confirmed that they are investigating a burglary in that area with a spokesperson saying they're looking to speak with anyone who might have any information.

Malkin joins a growing list of prominent professional athletes who have been the target of home break-ins. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce both had their homes broken into last year.

He also isn't the first NHL player to have his home targeted in the last year. Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin also had his home targeted in 2024.

The FBI has recently sent a bulletin to all the professional sports leagues about organized and sophisticated burglaries that have been targeting athletes.

Investigators have said it appears the thieves are targeting superstar players.

[Reggie Dunlop]

Organized crime ring?

[MelBridgeman]

Oh probably just some chaps trying to better themselves.

[Toonage]

FBI has been warning NFL teams/players of planned robberies targeting players of this. Branching out to other sports I’d imagine with players away so often

I believe there was an article in the Athletic about it

Mahomes. Burrows. Recently burglarized as well

[dino7c]

McDavid really wants a ring

[activeStick]

There are moles

[KootenayFlamesFan]

Alarms and cameras down at the time.

Isn't that kinda what they're for?

[GioforPM]

I can’t imagine you can even sell those rings without getting caught.

[Calgary4LIfe]

Originally Posted by KootenayFlamesFan

Alarms and cameras down at the time.

Isn't that kinda what they're for?

And most puzzling, the safe was open. I am sure Malkin didn't plan this out and it was just a case of being lax over time, but it sure looks bad enough for the insurance company to really dig hard with their investigation.

[Dion]

Why not keep your rings and valuables in a safety deposit box?

[Winsor_Pilates]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

I can’t imagine you can even sell those rings without getting caught.

You would think the same about famous art, jewels or museum pieces but those still happen, so there must be a market.

[PaperBagger'14]

Originally Posted by Dion

Why not keep your rings and valuables in a safety deposit box?

The safety deposit box was in the safe /s

[Paulie Walnuts]

Did the Oilers leave Kane behind in Pittsburg? Gambling debts adding up again.

[Andrew]

Mahomes and Travis can hire security?

[Reggie Dunlop]

Originally Posted by dino7c

McDavid really wants a ring

Underrated post.

[sch19lks]

People are brutal

[chummer]

Originally Posted by KootenayFlamesFan

Alarms and cameras down at the time.

Isn't that kinda what they're for?

And left the safe open, what the heck?

[Locke]

Some people suck.

I dont know why, but like things like these really suck. Money and stuff can be insured and replaced but the Cup Rings? Come on...he really earned those.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Winsor_Pilates

You would think the same about famous art, jewels or museum pieces but those still happen, so there must be a market.

I suppose, but those items are far more valuable than a cup ring. And they don't get stolen as much as you'd think from the movies.