In the quiet elegance of their £5.6 million Cheshire mansion, Jack Grealish and his partner Sasha Attwood were dealt a crushing blow in August 2025, as Cheshire Police announced the closure of an investigation into a traumatic burglary that rocked their lives. The audacious Boxing Day 2023 heist, which saw thieves make off with £1 million worth of jewellery and watches, left the couple reeling, and the recent decision to end the probe without identifying any suspects has deepened their distress. “I can’t begin to explain how devastated I am over the burglary that took place at my home,” Grealish shared on Instagram shortly after the incident, his words capturing the raw emotion that continues to linger nearly two years later. For the Everton loanee and his childhood sweetheart, the lack of closure is a bitter pill, compounding the fear and vulnerability left by that fateful night.
The burglary occurred on December 26, 2023, while Grealish was on the pitch for Manchester City, facing Everton in a Premier League clash at Goodison Park. Back at their newly acquired Knutsford mansion, Attwood and ten family members, including Grealish’s parents, two sisters, and brother, were gathered to celebrate the festive season. The evening took a terrifying turn when barking dogs and strange noises alerted them to intruders. “Everyone was terrified as they were all so vulnerable,” a source close to the family recounted, describing how Attwood hit panic buttons to summon help. Despite her quick response, the thieves—believed to be part of a professional foreign gang, possibly from South America—escaped within minutes, leaving the family shaken. Police, supported by dogs and a helicopter, scoured the area, but the culprits vanished with their haul, which included high-value watches and jewellery.
The investigation, described by Cheshire Police as “detailed” and “comprehensive,” explored theories that the raid may have been planned days in advance, potentially with inside information. Detectives probed whether the gang tracked removal vans during the couple’s move into the mansion, a common tactic used by organized crime networks targeting high-profile athletes. “These raids are carried out by serious organised crime networks, often based overseas, who have huge pools of intelligence about what players are doing and when,” an insider noted, highlighting the sophistication of such operations. Despite these efforts, the case was closed in August 2025, with police stating, “Following a detailed investigation by detectives, this case has now been closed with no suspects identified. Should any information come to light, then it will be reviewed by officers.” The decision left Grealish and Attwood “devastated,” with fears that the perpetrators, possibly from Brazil, Mexico, Chile, or Peru, will escape justice.
For Grealish, the burglary was more than a financial loss; it was a deeply personal violation. “My family mean the world to me and nothing is more important than ensuring their safety,” he wrote after the incident, his words reflecting the emotional toll on his loved ones. Attwood, a successful model and influencer with over 300,000 Instagram followers, was left “in pieces” and “terrified,” reluctant to be alone in the mansion afterward. “Sasha has had to deal with death threats and online abuse over and over again during the time she’s been with Jack, but this feels very different,” a source revealed, underscoring the lasting impact. The couple, who welcomed their daughter Mila in October 2024, had hoped for resolution to restore a sense of security, but the case’s closure has dashed those hopes.
Amid this personal turmoil, Grealish has found solace on the pitch. After joining Everton on loan in the summer of 2025, he made a sparkling full debut on August 24, registering two assists in a 2-0 win over Brighton at the club’s new Hill Dickinson Stadium. “Jack was game for it; he didn’t try to shirk anything,” manager David Moyes praised, noting Grealish’s determination to prove himself. The performance, which earned him Player of the Match honors, marked a step toward rediscovering his love for football after a challenging stint at Manchester City. Yet, the unresolved burglary looms large, a reminder of the vulnerabilities faced by high-profile athletes. As Grealish and Attwood navigate their roles as parents and public figures, their resilience shines through, but the lack of justice leaves a lingering shadow over their dream home.
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