SUMMARY
- Jack Grealish's Chesire mansion was robbed of $1.2 million in luxury items while he played for Manchester City against Everton.
- Grealish's family, watching the game, heard noises upstairs and pressed the panic alarm.
Jack Grealish and his family are shaken by a burglary at their mansion. A gang of burglars raided the mansion situated in Chesire, a county in Northwest England. The Burglars inflicted significant material losses on the Grealish family. Besides, this, the family also suffered extreme mental stress. The burglars cowardly entered the mansion in the absence of Manchester City’s number 10.
Jack Grealish was in the starting lineup for Manchester City’s Premier League fixture against Everton FC. The 28-year-old played the whole game which saw his team win 3-1 on the night. However, the English international’s joy soon turned into horror. Jack Grealish inferred the situation back home just minutes after the full-time whistle.
🚨 Jack Grealish’s house was burgled on Wednesday night when he was playing against Everton. The thieves stole £1 million worth of watches and jewellery. 👀
(Source: Telegraph) pic.twitter.com/hmXuFvej6R
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) December 29, 2023
His family including his fiance and parents were cheering for Jack in their lavish $7 million property in Northwest England when they heard strange noises upstairs. Panicking, the family members rushed to take cover. Soon, the police arrived, and a helicopter locked its sights on the area surrounding the mansion.
Despite the extensive security and fencing, the burglars were successful in getting away with luxury watches and jewelry worth $1.2 million. The Sun, in an article, has given insights on the condition of the family, “The gang took a lot of watches and jewelry. They executed their raid when Manchester City was playing live on TV and all his family had gathered downstairs to cheer him on. No one was injured but there was a lot of panic.
“Everyone was terrified as they were all so vulnerable.“It’s an enormous property, so it is understandable why no one heard anything at first.“It was also the first time the family had visited so they were unfamiliar with the property.”
The family of the Manchester City star had purchased the property and moved into the mansion on Christmas Eve, 2023. The family members diligently pressed the security panic alarm when they got afraid of a hostage situation.
Jack Grealish is the latest Premier League player to be targeted by thief gangs
The ordeal of Premier League soccer players with burglars has continued for a long time. Many PL players have lost items worth a considerable amount to the thief gangs. These gangs hatch their plan meticulously, entering the players’ houses in their absence. Despite world-class security, Premier League players live in constant fear of their possessions and their loved ones.
West Ham footballer Kurt Zouma and family’s terror as crooks ‘raid Essex home for £100k’https://t.co/plYh845MWB
— Essex Live (@essexlive) December 5, 2023
Kurt Zouma suffered a similar fate when masked burglars raided his $3.8 million home in Essex, UK. The incident which took place in early December 2023 left the family emotionally shattered. The French defender, his wife, and their 4 young children were taken hostage in their home, as the gang left the scene with $127,000 in cash and items.
Kurt Zouma’s club West Ham United announced a reward of $32K for information regarding the burglars. This horrifying incident led to Zouma missing his team’s 1-1 draw with PL team Crystal Palace.
Kevin de Bruyne’s 70-acre mansion broken into by burglars
Manchester City star, Kevin De Bruyne’s mansion was broken into by a gang on Saturday, December 16.
The robbery took place between 4pm and 9pm and police said De Bruyne’s wife, Michele Lacroi… https://t.co/YCEWK2sa9W
— Updates Plug (@updatesplug247) December 18, 2023
The burglar didn’t even spare the house of Manchester City star, Kevin De Bruyne. The Belgian midfielder was in Saudi Arabia with his team for the FIFA Club World Cup when the incident took place. A group allegedly comprising thieves from foreign lands, broke into his home in Belgium. Fortunately, his wife Michele Lacroix and their three children were not home during the burglary.
Premier League soccer players are paying hundreds and thousands of dollars for tight security around their homes. The players have hired highly professional guards and installed state-of-the-art security systems, but in vain. The UK’s deteriorating security has caused the players to carry on with soccer under very concerning circumstances.
