Police: Andre Johnson’s home ‘ransacked’ in burglary, Hall of Fame ring stolen, investigation active

HOUSTON – Retired Houston Texans star wide receiver Andre Johnson‘s home was “ransacked,” with several items stolen during a late July burglary, according to police.

KPRC 2 has learned among the missing items, per sources: Johnson’s Pro Football Hall of Fame ring.

Johnson, 44, reported the burglary to police, and the investigation remains active and ongoing. Johnson advised police that he would like to pursue criminal charges during a report filed July 29.

When police arrived at the scene of Johnson’s home in the greater Houston area, they found that the bedroom door was open and several football items sentimental to the former All-Pro wide receiver were reported missing. The window to the bedroom was broken, according to police.

Rapper Lil Keke first made the general public aware of the situation when he shared an emotional social media message asking for the public’s help to recover the stolen items.

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KPRC 2 has confirmed, via sources, that several sentimental football items were stolen from Johnson’s home that are special to him and commemorate his NFL career, in addition to jewelry. including watches.

Lil Keke disclosed the situation on social media in a video post detailing the incident involving the former All-Pro wide receiver. He asked for help from the general public to attempt to recover the stolen items.

“Andre Johnson is my brother,” Lil Keke said on Instagram. “He’s the first Houston Texans Hall of Famer. He dedicated his life here, his career here, and also he resides here as a Houstonian. That makes it much, much more important. Man, we family. It’s a family message.

“Over the weekend, someone broke into my brother’s home and took some items that represent his legacy, represent his dedication, his hard work, his family. We need to recover that and get that back. This isn’t like a car or a jersey hanging around. This represents his career and his family, for real.”

Johnson was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame last summer in Canton, Ohio. He is the first Texans player in franchise history to be named to the Hall of Fame and was honored in his third year of eligibility and as a finalist. Johnson is known for his philanthropic efforts off the field.

Johnson, 44, is a former Texans first-round draft pick from the University of Miami who was a seven-time Pro Bowl selection, a two-time All-Pro and led the NFL in catches twice and receiving yards twice. He is a member of the Texas Sports Hall of Fame, the Houston Sports Hall of Fame and the Texans’ Ring of Honor.

Johnson finished his career in 2016 and caught 1,062 career passes for 14,185 yards and 70 touchdowns. He averaged 13.4 yards per catch for his career.

Johnson has attended Texans training camp practices, hanging out with Cal McNair, Hannah McNair and players, including Tank Dell.

Johnson has not commented on the burglary.

“Let’s come together as a Houston family and put ears to the street, our nose to the ground as a Houston family and find out who got these items and recover them and get them back to our brother,” Lil Keke said. “They represent much much more than some money. He family, we family. Let’s get that did. Big salute, Houston.”

Aaron Wilson is a Texans and NFL reporter for KPRC 2 and click2houston.com