Simone Biles, the Olympic gymnast, said in a TikTok video that three masked men broke into her Chicago home and stole her Porsche GTS during the final months she and her husband lived there. She noted the car was later recovered but offered no further specifics about the burglary. The revelation came as she was test-driving cars and deciding on a replacement.
Biles described the episode briefly while filming a "get ready with me" TikTok about picking out a new car. She said the burglary occurred while she was living in Chicago with her husband, NFL player Jonathan Owens. She did not provide details on timing, entry method, whether anyone was home, or whether law enforcement made any arrests.
She said the stolen Porsche was eventually recovered and moved on to shopping for a new vehicle. After test-driving an Audi she disliked, she visited Porsche and decided on a Cayenne GTS, describing how quickly she made the decision.
Biles referenced the incident when explaining why she wants more security and why they got a Doberman. She also remarked, lightheartedly, that her life produces plenty of material for reality television because of frequent dramatic events.
- Global News reported the TikTok account of Biles as the source of the account. The story was summarized by other outlets, including Sporting News and BlackAmericaWeb.
- Biles has split her time between Houston and other locations, and has said she plans to make Indianapolis her new home so she can be near her husband, who plays for the Indianapolis Colts.
She did not provide the date of the break-in, the precise circumstances of how the intruders entered, whether anyone was present at the home, how the vehicle was recovered, or whether suspects were arrested or charged. No police statement was included in the TikTok clip reported by Global News.
High-profile thefts of athletes and celebrities' homes have been covered widely this year. Public disclosures like Biles's highlight personal safety concerns for public figures and the potential ripple effects on decisions about residence, travel, and security measures.
- Official police statements or public records about the burglary or vehicle recovery.