Steelers rookie Max Iheanachor’s Pittsburgh home burglarized: Source

Steelers rookie first-round pick Max Iheanakor’s home in Pittsburgh was burglarized on Aug. 26, a team source confirmed. The athletics Tuesday. The source spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to comment publicly.

The incident occurred a day before the team’s final preseason game in Buffalo. According to a Pittsburgh police spokeswoman, the two occupants of the home reported $150,000 to $200,000 worth of jewelry and designer purses missing.

When officers arrived in the Mount Washington neighborhood of Pittsburgh, they were met by two residents who told police they had been away from the home between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., locking the door and garage. When they returned, the garage door was open and a window had been smashed with a rock.

There are no arrests at this time. The investigation is ongoing.

The Steelers had no further comment. Ryan Williams, an agent for Ehenacor, did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment.

The apparent theft is the latest in a sad trend of targeting professional athletes in recent years. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick MahomesChiefs tight end Travis Kelce and the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow They are victims of the same crime.

The Steelers selected Iheanakor with the 21st pick in this year’s NFL draft. The former Arizona State offensive tackle impressed in training camp but is sidelined for several weeks with an undisclosed upper-body injury. He was listed as the second-team right tackle before Sunday’s season opener against the Atlanta Falcons in Pittsburgh.