THE gang who burgled England cricket captain Ben Stokes’ home may have planned the raid using a video tour he starred in. Stokes showed a cameraman round the mansion for a 16-minute film released on an Indian streaming app. It was later posted online allowing it to be viewed here.
It is feared the video reveals entry points, including patio doors, and the location of sporting memorabilia. The film was produced by sports media firm 4C. Among the items stolen was a gold 4C pendant.
READ MORE IN SPORTS Other valuables grabbed included his OBE, a gold lion necklace, and a ring with the England Cricket crest. Yesterday experts warned such detailed footage is a dream to criminals, and the film is now expected to form part of the police probe. Christian Hill, managing director of security firm Intelligent Protection, has previously warned of the dangers of sports stars revealing too much of their home lives.
He said: “It’s a shame because these people should be able to share their experiences and what has made them and how they have achieved everything without anything bad happening. Most read in Cricket “Sadly that is not the world we live in. And it’s not difficult for criminals to work out when they are home or when they are away.
All-rounder Stokes, 33, wife Clare Ratcliffe , 34, his son Layton, 12, and daughter Libby, nine, moved into the house in Castle Eden, County Durham , in 2017. They paid £1.7million, before spending a fortune on refurbishments.
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