Jonathan Owens, the husband of Olympic gymnastics legend Simone Biles, narrowly escaped an attempted street robbery while shopping in Milan during the ongoing 2026 Winter Olympics, he revealed in a series of social media posts. The incident, which Owens described as “crazy,” occurred on Sunday, February 15 and underscored safety concerns in parts of the Italian host city.

Owens, a safety with the Chicago Bears, said on X (formerly Twitter) that a would‑be thief tried to snatch the shopping bag he was carrying. Thanks to a precaution he had taken — securing the bag around his hand — the attempt failed and the suspect fled immediately. “Not somebody just tried to snatch my shopping bag in Milan… but still crazy,” Owens wrote, reflecting on the narrow escape without injury.

The NFL player’s quick reaction paid off; the thief was unable to wrest the bag from him and ran off almost as soon as the attempt began. Owens later joked with followers that the assailant was “not fast at all,” adding that he was better prepared for the situation because he had seen similar scenarios shared online prior to the incident.

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The attempted robbery took place as Owens and Biles enjoyed their time in Milan, where they have been spotted attending Winter Olympic events and exploring the city. Biles shared highlights from a Valentine’s Day shopping outing with her husband — including a luxury handbag — just before the scare, reinforcing that the couple’s visit has blended athletic celebration with personal moments.

While the incident was unsettling, there were no reports of physical harm to Owens or Biles, and the couple continued their Olympic visit. Owens’s light‑hearted recounting of the episode drew attention to the realities of street crime in major cities and served as a reminder for visitors to remain vigilant even during high‑profile global events.

Local authorities have not released additional details about the attempted snatch, and there’s no indication of a broader pattern tied to Olympic crowds. Nevertheless, the episode involving Owens has drawn media interest because of his high‑profile status and the unusual nature of the encounter amid an otherwise celebratory international sporting atmosphere.

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