Home of Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin burglarized

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin was the target of a burglary over the weekend.

Few details of the crime have been publicly released. Late Tuesday night, the team issued a statement regarding the ordeal.

“Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin’s home was burglarized this past weekend. Details of the situation will not be made public as this is an ongoing investigation. We are working closely with local authorities and team security. Malkin has requested that his privacy be respected during this time and we will have no further comment on the matter.”

Malkin maintains a residence in Sewickley Heights.

The Athletic reported that Malkin told them his 2009, 2016 and 2017 Stanley Cup rings are missing.

The incident comes as the FBI has warned sports leagues about crime organizations targeting professional athletes following a string of burglaries at the homes of prominent NFL and NBA players.

The athletes’ homes are targeted due to the perception they may contain high-end goods like jewelry, watches and cash, the FBI said in a Liaison Information Report obtained by ABC News.

Star NFL quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes of Kansas City and Joe Burrow of Cincinnati, along with Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, have been victims, as have NBA players Luka Doncic of Dallas, Bobby Portis of Milwaukee and Mike Conley Jr. of Minnesota.

Organized theft groups from South America use publicly available information and social media to identify athletes’ habits and track their comings and goings, the FBI report said. The groups use technology allowing them to bypass alarm systems, block wireless internet connections and disable devices, cover security cameras and hide their identities.

The Associated Press contributed.