PHILADELPHIA \u2013 Police are searching for the people responsible for a weekend break-in at the home of Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley.<\/p>\n
Police in Tredyffrin Township, Pennsylvania, about 20 miles (32 kilometers) northwest of Philadelphia, were called to the home early Saturday for a report of a burglary in progress. When they arrived, they said the suspects had fled. The home was occupied at the time and no one was hurt, police said. <\/p>\n
\u201cMr. Barkley and his family were not harmed during this incident,\u201d police said in a news release. They released a photo of a white SUV, saying it may be involved in the break-in. <\/p>\n
Police said they did not receive any other reports about break-ins in the area. Police were investigating the possibility that Barkley\u2019s home was targeted. <\/p>\n
The Chester County District Attorney’s office is assisting in the investigation. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe are asking the public to help us identify those responsible by checking any home security cameras for suspicious activity in the area\u201d from early Saturday, the office said in a statement. <\/p>\n
Police and the district attorney’s office did not immediately respond to email and phone messages seeking comment Monday. <\/p>\n
Phone messages seeking comment also were left with representatives of the Eagles and Barkley. <\/p>\n
In May, Argentine police arrested<\/a> two Chilean citizens suspected of being part of a transnational gang<\/a> that orchestrated burglaries at the homes of well-known athletes, including stars from the NBA<\/a> and NFL.<\/p>\n According to local police, the two were part of a crime ring that targeted the homes of prominent athletes in the U.S. and Argentina, including NFL stars Patrick Mahomes<\/a> and Travis Kelce and former tennis player Juan Mart\u00edn del Potro.<\/p>\n Targets also included the homes of NBA players Luka Doncic and Mike Conley Jr.<\/p>\n