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Philadelphia Eagles star Saquon Barkley’s Pennsylvania home was burglarized early Saturday morning, police said.
Tredyffrin Township officers responded to Barkley’s home in the Malvern area at about 5:10 a.m. They received a report of a burglary in progress.
The suspects fled before officers arrived, according to a release obtained by Fox News Digital.
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Barkley and his family were not hurt, according to police. Authorities did not say whether Barkley or his relatives were inside the home during the break-in.
Police have not announced any arrests. They also have not said what the burglars took, how they entered the home or how many people were involved.
Detectives are investigating a large white SUV that may have been connected to the burglary. Police released an image of the vehicle and asked the public for help identifying it.
The Tredyffrin Township Police Department said it had not received reports of similar activity elsewhere in the area. The Chester County District Attorney’s Office is assisting with the investigation.
The burglary comes amid heightened concern about thieves targeting professional athletes.
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Federal prosecutors charged seven Chilean nationals in February 2025 with burglaries at the homes of NFL and NBA players. Prosecutors alleged the group targeted athletes who were away or playing in games. The suspects allegedly stole more than $2 million in cash, jewelry, watches and other valuables.
Barkley, 29, is preparing for his third season with Philadelphia. Eagles training camp begins July 28.
He rushed for 1,140 yards in 2025, his second consecutive 1,000-yard season with the team.
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Barkley produced a historic season one year earlier. He won the 2024 NFL Offensive Player of the Year award and helped Philadelphia win the 2025 Super Bowl. He finished with an NFL-record 2,504 rushing yards across the regular season and playoffs.
The Eagles signed Barkley to a two-year extension in March 2025. He remains under contract through the 2028 season.
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