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Travis Kelce's Stolen Watch Recovered In Providence: Reports

Authorities believe athletes, including Travis Kelce, are being targeted for burglaries based on their game schedules.

PROVIDENCE, RI — A stolen watch belonging to Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce was reportedly found in Providence.

The star football player's Leawood, Kansas, home was burglarized on Oct. 7, when the Chiefs were about to play a Monday Night Football game against the New Orleans Saints. Police previously did not disclose a watch was stolen, but confirmed $20,000 was taken.

Kelce's watch was found in Providence, ABC reported, but details were limited. Providence police told WPRI 12 they were not involved in recovering the watch.

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Authorities believe athletes are being targeted for burglaries based on their game schedules, as crime rings know the athletes are not home then.

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