Joe Burrow, the NFL quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals, experienced a home burglary in December that led him to cancel plans to purchase a $2.9 million Batmobile replica, a highly detailed vehicle inspired by Batman's in the Nolan trilogy.

Burrow expressed concerns about the invasion of his privacy, emphasizing the vulnerability that comes with his public life, especially after the burglary occurred while he was playing a game against the Dallas Cowboys.

The burglary, which involved thieves stealing over $300,000 worth of jewelry and other valuables, was linked to a series of robberies targeting professional athletes and connected to a South American crime ring.

Burrow and Olivia Ponton, a model, appeared publicly together in June in New York City, confirming their ongoing relationship despite the incident.

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Four individuals, including three men indicted in February 2025, were charged with felonies related to the burglaries, with police linking them to a larger criminal network.

The Batmobile replicas, weighing over 5,500 pounds and featuring 525-horsepower engines, paddle shifters, imitation gun turrets, smoke screens, and jet engine simulations, are constructed from high-end materials like aeronautical steel and carbon fiber.

Police found photographs of stolen items with four suspects, leading to their arrest and charges.

The suspects involved in Burrow's home invasion include Jordan Francisco Quiroga Sanchez, Bastian Alejandro Orellana Morales, and Sergio Andres Ortega Cabello.

The burglary took place during a Monday Night Football game in December 2024, while Burrow was in Dallas, and it prompted multiple arrests and a federal grand jury investigation.

Following the incident, Burrow highlighted the impact on his privacy and the sense of vulnerability, despite his lucrative contract and public profile.

Burrow purchased his home for $7.5 million in July 2023, just before signing a $275 million contract extension with the Bengals, and it has remained in his possession since.

The incident also fueled speculation about Burrow's relationship with Ponton, which he confirmed had been ongoing since early fall and emphasized the privacy violation.

Burrow discussed the burglary and its effects on his personal life during the latest season of Netflix's 'Quarterback', released on July 8, 2025.