Greg Biffle’s North Carolina home was burglarized just weeks after the NASCAR legend, his wife, and their two children were killed in a fatal plane crash.
According to local reports, thieves broke into Biffle’s Mooresville estate on January 8 and made off with $30,000 in cash and a backpack. Authorities say clear signs of forced entry were present, and investigators have made no arrests.
The burglary comes as the racing world continues to mourn a devastating loss that has already shaken the sport.
Biffle, his wife Cristina, their son Ryder, and daughter Emma were among seven people who lost their lives when a private jet crashed while attempting to land at Statesville Regional Airport on December 18.
Break-in reported after forced entry
Deputies from the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office arrived at the property shortly after 6 p.m. on January 8 following a report of a possible break-in.
A police report says thieves took $30,000 in cash and a backpack from the home.
Investigators also noted evidence of forced entry. Officials did not list any other items as stolen in the initial report.
The report names Cathy Rose Grossu, Cristina Biffle’s mother, and Jordyn Biffle Carpenter, Greg Biffle’s niece, in connection with the filing.
Sheriff Darren Campbell later confirmed that investigators believe someone accessed a safe inside the home. He added that detectives are reviewing digital evidence and continuing interviews.
Investigators have not identified any suspects, and officials have not confirmed whether anyone monitored the home at the time of the incident.
Community still processing tragedy
The timing of the burglary feels particularly sickening given how recent the tragedy remains.
The fatal crash occurred less than a month earlier, and investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board continue to examine the cause.
The aircraft, a Cessna C550 registered to Biffle, went down shortly after takeoff while attempting to return to the airport.
Federal investigators have yet to release a cause. Officials expect a preliminary report, though a final determination could take more than a year.
In the immediate aftermath, witnesses described the plane striking a tree line before erupting into a large fire. Emergency calls from the scene captured the scale of the explosion.
Memorial planned as investigation continues
As investigators continue to work the burglary case, the community is preparing for a public memorial service honoring the victims of the crash.
Organizers have scheduled the remembrance event for Friday, January 16, at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina. The service will be open to the public and livestreamed for those unable to attend.
Biffle, a former NASCAR Cup Series driver, won 19 races at the sport’s top level and remained a respected figure long after he stepped away from full-time competition.
