In the quiet, affluent lanes of Cheshire, a sense of unease lingers for football star Jack Grealish and his partner Sasha Attwood. The couple, both 29, have been left reeling after a devastating blow: the police investigation into a £1 million burglary at their £5.6 million mansion has been closed without a single suspect identified. The raid, which took place on Boxing Day 2023, saw thieves make off with a haul of jewellery and watches while Grealish was on the pitch for Manchester City, facing Everton at Goodison Park. The traumatic event, which unfolded with Attwood and ten family members inside the sprawling property near Knutsford, has left an indelible mark on the couple, who are now grappling with the fear that the culprits may never face justice.
The burglary was a chillingly efficient operation. On that fateful December evening, as Grealish played the full 90 minutes in City’s 3-1 victory, a gang struck the newly occupied mansion. Attwood, a successful model and influencer with over 300,000 Instagram followers, was among the family members gathered to watch the match when barking dogs and strange noises upstairs shattered the festive mood. She hit the panic button, alerting authorities, but the thieves were gone within minutes, leaving behind a shaken household and a trail of stolen treasures. “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, his words heavy with emotion. “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’m just so grateful that nobody was hurt.”
The closure of the investigation, announced by Cheshire Police after what they described as a “detailed investigation,” has deepened the couple’s distress. Despite a thorough probe, including searches supported by police dogs and a helicopter, no leads emerged, and the case has been shelved unless new evidence surfaces. “Following a detailed investigation by detectives, this case has now been closed with no suspects identified,” the police stated, adding that they would review any fresh information. The lack of resolution has left Grealish and Attwood “devastated,” with fears that the perpetrators—suspected to be a professional foreign gang, possibly from South America—have slipped through the net. The audacity of the crime, coupled with its apparent orchestration, points to a broader trend of high-profile athletes being targeted, often with inside information fueling the raids.
For Grealish, now on loan at Everton and rediscovering his spark with a standout performance in a 2-0 win over Brighton, the burglary’s aftermath has been a lingering shadow. The England international, who assisted both goals in his full debut for the Toffees, has been vocal about the emotional toll. The incident occurred just days after he and Attwood moved into their dream home, a seven-bedroom estate boasting a helipad, tennis court, and expansive grounds. The violation of their sanctuary has been particularly jarring for Attwood, who has faced online abuse and death threats in the past but found this intrusion uniquely terrifying. “Sasha is in pieces over this,” a source close to the couple revealed. “For people to come into her new home in this way has left her terrified. She’s not been on her own since it happened and right now doesn’t want to be.”
The couple’s personal life, marked by their long-standing romance since meeting as teenagers in Solihull, adds a layer of poignancy to their ordeal. Parents to daughter Mila, born in September 2024, Grealish and Attwood have built a life together grounded in love and resilience. Yet, the burglary has cast a pall over their joy, raising questions about the safety of high-profile figures. Reports suggest the thieves may have tracked removal vans during the couple’s move, exploiting the chaos of relocation. This theory, combined with suspicions of inside information, underscores the sophistication of such crimes, which often target footballers like Raheem Sterling and Victor Lindelof in regions like Cheshire and Greater Manchester.
As Grealish focuses on his career, his resolve to protect his family remains paramount. “Jack is particularly angry about the impact this has had on Sasha,” the source added. “They’ve been together nearly half of his life and he loves her to bits.” For now, the couple faces the challenge of moving forward in a home that no longer feels entirely safe, while the darts community and fans rally around them, hoping for closure in a case that exposes the vulnerabilities even the brightest stars face off the field.
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