Newcastle star Joelinton becomes latest footballer to have home targeted by burglars

Newcastle United’s Joelinton has become the latest footballer to be targeted by burglars. “Three men” entered his home as he watched his team play Manchester City in the Premier League at St James’ Park on Saturday evening, the Brazilian midfielder told Northumbria Police. He “immediately” reported his concerns after getting an alert on his phone, the force said.

Officers were sent to the property on Runnymede Road in Darras Hall, northwest of Newcastle, after being called shortly before 7.30pm. Those “alleged to be involved” had fled, police added. Shortly before the turn of the year, burglars reportedly made off with GBP1m worth of jewellery and watches[1] after raiding the home of Man City and England midfielder Jack Grealish.

Thieves targeted his Cheshire mansion as he played for the Premier League champions at Everton’s Goodison Park in Liverpool.

Members of Grealish[2]‘s family and his fiancee, Sasha Atwood, were watching the televised match at the property when they heard a disturbance, The Sun newspaper reported.