The string of robberies targeting Premier League footballers persists, with Joelinton becoming the latest victim

Last year in England, a series of burglaries targeting Premier League footballers occurred. Among the victims were notable players such as Kevin De Bruyne, Victor Lindelof, and João Cancelo. The most recent incident involved a burglary at Jack Grealish’s residence on Boxing Day. Burglars broke into the home of the Manchester City winger while his family was present, making away with valuables totaling around £1 million. Remarkably, this incident transpired while Grealish was on the field playing, and his family was watching the match broadcast.

The trend of burglaries persisted into the current year. Reports indicate that during the recent home match between Newcastle United and Manchester City, burglars targeted the home of Newcastle’s forward, Joelinton. Fortunately, Joelinton’s entire family was at the stadium during the incident, ensuring that no one was harmed.

Upon receiving a security system alert about the break-in, the police were immediately notified, and a helicopter was dispatched to the scene. However, police reports indicate that the intruders had already left Joelinton’s home before the authorities arrived.

“Yesterday [Saturday] around 19:30, an anxious homeowner called the police, reporting that three men were in their home in Darras Hall. Fortunately, the owner was not at home but received a security system alert on his phone and promptly reported the issues to the police. The police were dispatched to the scene; however, the suspected individuals had already fled. The investigation continues.”

It appears that many footballers in England may need to consider adopting more robust home security measures to deter the recurrence of such incidents.

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