JACK Grealish’s terrified family hit the panic buttons as a gang of burglars ransacked his new home.
A dozen relatives were cheering on the Manchester City star in his televised match against Everton when they heard the commotion upstairs and the frantic barking of dogs.
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Jack Grealish’s terrified family hit the panic buttons as a gang of burglars ransacked his new homeCredit: Rex
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Jack, 28, and stunning influencer fiancee Sasha bought the property last yearCredit: Instagram
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The spacious seven-bedroom home has a helipad, boating and fishing lake
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Grealish pictured at home yesterday Credit: Andy Kelvin / Kelvinmedia
The shaken group – including fiancee Sasha Attwood, his parents, grandmother, two sisters and brother – rushed to seek shelter in the unfamiliar mansion Jack had moved into just before Christmas.
In fear of the hostage situation, the police rushed to the scene, and a helicopter searched the property.
Neighbors were told to lock their doors and stay inside.
Despite extensive security and fencing around Jack’s lavish home, crooks got inside and made off with £1 million worth of watches and jewelery on Wednesday night.
The England ace, 28, rushed after City’s 3-1 win to comfort his traumatized family and was seen checking out the tracks outside the £5.6million Cheshire estate yesterday.
A source told The Sun: “The family are really devastated.
“The gang took many watches and jewelry.
“They carried out their attack when Manchester City were playing live on TV and his whole family gathered downstairs to cheer him on.
“Nobody was hurt, but there was a lot of panic.
“Everyone was terrified because everyone was so vulnerable.
“It’s a huge asset, so it’s understandable why nobody heard anything at first.
“It was also the first time the family had visited so they were unfamiliar with the property.
“When the dogs went berserk and could hear people scrambling around, they hit the security panic alarm.
“The ambulance unit responded immediately with several police cars and a helicopter. At first they were afraid they might face a hostage or worse.”
The raid is the latest foray into multi-million dollar Premier League stars, with West Ham captain Kurt Zouma’s Essex property targeted just before Christmas.
On Wednesday night and yesterday, officers searched the area around Jack’s mansion from the ground and from the air in a desperate bid to catch the gang.
He and 27-year-old model and influencer Sasha bought an “exceptional modern” seven-bed villa on 24 acres last year, but have only just moved in.
Their home boasts a helipad, boating and fishing lake, wine cellar, tennis court, golf course and full size football and cricket pitches.
Forensic officers were seen leaving the property yesterday as two officers canvassed neighbors door to door in the hope of finding any CCTV footage.
Sources said Jack was told of the break-in minutes after City’s win at Goodison Park.
Shocked residents said that five police patrol cars rushed to the area at 10 p.m.
One said: “The police arrived at my property and asked if they could enter the property to search.
“They went towards Grealish’s country and shone lights up and down the track.
“They said that the man was at large and that we should lock the door, and then they drove away.
“The police helicopter circled for about 20-30 minutes and ran a red light, but then flew away.”
Jack had the perimeter fence installed shortly after purchasing the vast property.
Signs warn that it is protected by a security company, and guards are stationed in a mobile home in the driveway.
Yesterday, a van from Adept Security Systems, which specializes in CCTV, burglar alarms and barriers and gates, was seen parked on the property.
On Christmas Day, Grealish and Sasha posed with their dog Skye and wrote on Instagram: “Merry Christmas everyone, lovely day with the family.”
Jack also posted a picture of the table for eight guests and the menu under the title “Sasha and Jack Christmas 2023”.
In October, The Sun told how Jack had won a planning battle to build a leisure suite at the villa – complete with its own treatment room.
He enjoys a close relationship with his immediate family, and he described his sister Hollie, 20, as his best friend.
Confirming their investigation, Cheshire Police told The Sun: “At around 9.50pm on Wednesday December 27 police were called to reports of a burglary.
“The caller reported that several items were stolen.
“Police officers supported by police dogs and the National Police Air Service were deployed and searches were carried out in the local area, but there was no trace of the suspects.
“No arrests have been made at this time and investigations are ongoing.
“Anyone with any information in relation to the incident is asked to contact Cheshire Police.”
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Fearing a hostage situation, the police ran to the sceneCredit: Andy Kelvin / Kelvinmedia
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Jack shares a home with Sasha Attwood Credits: see caption
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The couple dated her for 16 years
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The couple’s home has seven bedrooms
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