Summary:
New York Jets player robbed at gunpoint in Morristown, NJ.
Robbery occurred after a night out in Manhattan.
Personal items, including a watch and jewelry, were stolen.
Police believe the robbery was targeted.
Incident follows a string of robberies targeting high-profile athletes.
NY Jets Player Robbed at Gunpoint in NJ
An NFL player, reportedly from the New York Jets, was robbed at gunpoint in Morristown, New Jersey, along with another victim. The incident occurred on February 15th around 8 a.m. after the pair had spent the previous night in Manhattan.
<img src="https://www.pennlive.com/resizer/v2/HXPUVBFQRBA5RCJLADPCSHXELA.jpg?auth=4f1702eab740e2bf2a81ca444b9412e997efda5443f2a687539a27ee78b9dae5&width=500&quality=90" alt="NFL logo">According to witnesses, two men in a dark-colored SUV approached the victims and stole personal items, including a watch and jewelry. No injuries were reported. Police believe the robbery was targeted.
This incident follows a series of robberies targeting high-profile athletes, some linked to a Chilean gang that has been arrested for thefts totaling over $3 million from players like Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow, and Travis Kelce.
The Morristown Police Department is investigating.
This incident highlights the growing concern over the safety of high-profile individuals in the NYC metro area.
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