Police were informed and quickly responded to the home with officers and a helicopter, but the burglars had fled.
A Newcastle United footballer has become the latest Premier League burglary victim when he was away watching another game.
Joelinton had been watching his side play Manchester City game when an alert on his phone notified him three men had entered his home.
Police were informed and quickly responded to the home with officers and a helicopter, but the burglars had fled.
A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: ‘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 homeowner was not home but had received a security alert on their phone and immediately reported concerns to police.
‘Police were deployed to the scene however, those alleged to be involved had fled the scene.’
It comes as Jack Grealish spoke out for the first time since his mansion was targeted by a gang of thieves while he was playing for Manchester City.
The England star’s family were at home watching the winger play in City’s win at Everton last month when robbers broke in and reportedly escaped with £1million worth of jewellery.
The 28-year-old was informed of the incident shortly after the full-time whistle and on New Year’s Eve he posted a statement on Instagram addressing the matter for the first time.
He said: ‘I can’t begin to explain how devastated I am over the burglary that took place at my home a few days ago.
‘My family mean the world to me and nothing is more important than ensuring their safety. This has been a traumatic experience for all of us, I am just so grateful that nobody was hurt.
‘I have had so many amazing experiences and achievements over the last 12 months, but to be honest the best year of my life in football now doesn’t feel like something I can celebrate.’
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