As the Miami Dolphins faced off against the Kansas City Chiefs, an unexpected off-field drama unfolded. Amidst the clash, the Dolphins fell victim to a theft, with a variety of their belongings mysteriously vanishing. The Dolphins lost to the Chiefs 26-7 in the Wild Card Round, but they lost more than just the game.

Thankfully the person who allegedly stole the goods has been nabbed. This is actually the second large-scale alleged equipment theft in the NFL in the past six months. In September, a lot of equipment was stolen from the Bears.

Miami Dolphins become victims of theft

John M. Brown, a 30-year-old from Kansas City, has been arrested. Prosecutors allege that Brown stole goods, which include an array of media and football equipment. Five Pelican cases packed with four large aqua-colored equipment cases, media gadgets, football essentials like pads, shoes, three more sizable cases, gloves, cold weather attire, hockey bags containing “cape” coats, and crucial game film. The total value of these items is a whopping $46,376!

The Dolphins’ team quickly realized their belongings were missing as the game came to an end, leading them to immediately contact law enforcement. The case advanced significantly when officers reviewed security videos and identified a pickup truck that seemed linked to the crime. This clue directed them to the home of John M. Brown, where executing a search warrant revealed an unsuccessful effort to dispose of incriminating evidence. Detective Craig Leach of the KCPD reported, “I observed a Miami Dolphins logo and a remnant of what appeared to be the word ‘video’ that had been partially burned.”

Brown’s encounter with this incident was not his first wrongdoing; his criminal record shows previous convictions for felony theft and unlawful tampering. Brown had also been considered a person of interest in multiple theft incidents before this incident occurred during the Wild Card Round. Additionally, a larger heist had taken place in September, adding to the series of events leading up to this situation.