Patriots star burglarized during Super Bowl LII
Sunday’s Super Bowl turned out to be more than just a loss on the scoreboard for Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski.
When Gronkowski returned to his home Monday in Foxoborough, he discovered the house had been broken into while he was out of town.
#BREAKING I have confirmed that police are investigating an apparent break-in at a home owned by Pats star tight end Rob Gronkowski. @boston25 #foxborough #patriots Call came in at 6:18. Uniformed officers there until 11pm. Saw Gronk briefly. pic.twitter.com/U9g3OudLEh
— Evan White (@EvanWhiteIII) February 6, 2018
Boston’s WFXT-TV obtained a police audio recording of the first officer to respond to the call at Gronkowski’s residence, which is just a few miles from Gillette Stadium in Foxborough.
“Speak with the homeowner there who reports while he was on his trip his house was broke into,” the officer said. “Multiple safes … possible guns.”
The Patriots left Foxborough for Minneapolis on Jan. 29. The team returned at approximately 5 p.m. Monday evening.
Foxborough police chief William Baker confirmed to reporters Tuesday that Gronkowski’s home was burglarized while the Patriots star was in Minneapolis for the Super Bowl.
“I think it’s kind of a tough combination,” he said. “You know, to have suffered this unfortunate loss and then to get home and be a victim of this kind of crime.”
A neighbor told WFXT he had noticed something did seem right when he drove past the home Sunday afternoon.
“We went past the house on Sunday, about 12:30-1 p.m., and I happened to notice the gate was ajar, which is very unusual,” Tom Savino said. “You never see that gate ajar. So, as a joke, my son and I said, ‘Gee, maybe we should just call the police or something.’ Now I’m sort of sorry I didn’t.”
Baker said they would not be releasing any additional details about the robbery at this time.
“Whether you’re Rob Gronkowski or Bill Baker, being the victim of a residential property crime like that is unpleasant,” Baker said. “So, out of respect for Mr. Gronkowski’s privacy, and because this is an active and dynamic criminal investigation,s we are not going to release any information right now about what was stolen or whether any suspects exist.”
Gronkowski led the Patriots with nine receptions in Sunday’s loss to the Eagles. He compiled 116 receiving yards and caught one touchdown.
Rumors circulated prior to the game that Gronkowski — who has suffered a number of injuries in his career — was contemplating retirement.
“I’m definitely gonna look at my future,” he said after the game. “We’ll sit down in the next couple of weeks and see where I’m at.”
The eight-year veteran has two years remaining on his contract, which would pay him $17 million.
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