Walker, Curry Robberies Linked; Thabo Sefolosha Invests In Extra Lock

Investigators in the recent break-ins involving the Chicago-area residences of Heat forward Antoine Walker and Knicks center Eddy Curry have determined that both incidents were perpetrated by the same four men.

Chicago police have taken the alleged criminals into custody where they currently face charges of home invasion, armed robbery, and aggravated kidnapping.

"We are still determining the extent to which these incidents are connected," announced Chicago police commander Thomas Byrne. "We have yet to find any evidence to suggest that this group of criminals targeted athletes' homes in particular, and we certainly don't believe that the poor work ethic shared by both these players had anything to do with these incidents, if you were wondering."

Despite the apprehension of those supposedly behind the crimes, athletes around the Chicago area are taking extra caution in protecting their own homes.

"I went to Home Depot today and picked up an extra padlock for my apartment door," explained a visibly shaken Thabo Sefolosha. "I am new to America, and am very frightened."

Sefolosha has reportedly spent the past week at head coach Scott Skiles' home, nestled safely at the foot of the bed he and his wife share.

"Thabo was a little shaken up by the whole thing," said Skiles. "I guess in Switzerland incidents like this don't happen too often."

There has currently been no date established for Sefolosha's withdrawal from the Skiles residence, but both player and coach appear confident of a return to normalcy before the start of training camp.