Newcastle United’s Joelinton has change into the newest footballer to be focused by burglars.
“Three men” entered his dwelling as he watched his workforce play Manchester City within the Premier League at St James’ Park on Saturday night, the Brazilian midfielder advised Northumbria Police.
He “immediately” reported his issues after getting an alert on his cellphone, the pressure mentioned.
Officers had been despatched to the property on Runnymede Road in Darras Hall, northwest of Newcastle, after being referred to as shortly earlier than 7.30pm.
Those “alleged to be involved” had fled, police added.
Shortly earlier than the flip of the yr, burglars reportedly made off with £1m value of jewelry and watches after raiding the house of Man City and England midfielder Jack Grealish.
Thieves focused his Cheshire mansion as he performed for the Premier League champions at Everton’s Goodison Park in Liverpool.
Members of Grealish‘s household and his fiancee, Sasha Atwood, had been watching the televised match on the property once they heard a disturbance, The Sun newspaper reported.
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Joelinton is presently sidelined with a thigh damage which is predicted to maintain him out till subsequent month.
A Northumbria Police spokesperson mentioned: “Shortly before 7.30pm yesterday (Saturday) police received a call from a concerned homeowner who reported that three men were inside their home on Runnymede Road in Darras Hall.
“Thankfully the home-owner was not dwelling however had obtained a safety alert on their cellphone and instantly reported issues to police.
“Police were deployed to the scene. However, those alleged to be involved had fled.
“Enquiries stay ongoing.”
Source: information.sky.com”