The £5 million Dorset home of former Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp was raided by a gang of hammer-wielding thieves who stole jewellery from his wife, Sandra. The targeted burglary is now under investigation by Dorset Police. The thieves, masked and armed, appear to have been well-prepared, with reports suggesting they had prior knowledge of the home’s layout.
Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp’s £5 million home was the victim of a terrifying burglary carried out by a gang of hammer-wielding thieves. The attack, which targeted the luxury Poole property, saw Redknapp’s wife, Sandra, have jewellery stolen, although the ex-football manager was not present at the time.
According to reports, the thieves used lump hammers and a sledgehammer to break into the property, fully masked. It is believed that the criminals knew the house would be empty at the time of the break-in. The heist was clearly planned, with a source telling The Sun, “The raiders must have known the house was empty. They were caught on CCTV cameras breaking in and trying to ransack the property looking for valuables.”
What adds a chilling layer to the burglary is the suggestion that the thieves may have accessed a property listing on the Rightmove website, giving them knowledge of the house’s layout. “The criminals would only have to keep watch on the property and break in once the coast was clear, knowing the full layout of the house in advance,” the source added.
The Redknapps’ home is located near the exclusive Sandbanks resort in Dorset, an area renowned for its high-value properties. Adding to the family’s real estate portfolio, Harry and Sandra are also in the process of building a new waterside mansion in the area.
The burglary took place while Harry was at a function, and Sandra was reportedly away in London. A spokesman for Redknapp stated, “Harry doesn’t want to make a fuss. There was no one in the house at the time and we don’t want to comment on what was taken. It’s a matter for the police.”
Dorset Police are currently investigating the break-in. A spokesperson confirmed, “We received a report of a burglary at an address in Poole. Officers attended and carried out enquiries at the property. An investigation is underway into the incident. No arrests have been made at this time.”
