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The Advertiser
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Ian Thorpe robbed of $150k in watches, jewellery from home
Five-time Olympic gold medallist Ian Thorpe has allegedly been robbed of $150,000 in personal items. NSW Police confirmed a 42-year-old man had attended Paddington Police Station on June 5 to "report an alleged theft incident". "Officers attached to Eastern Suburbs Police Area Command have commenced an investigation into the incident," police said. "There is no further information available at this time." Thorpe's manager, James Erskine, confirmed that none of the champion swimmer's Olympic medals had been stolen in the robbery at Thorpe's home in Sydney's Edgecliff. 'He called up his insurers, and they said 'Go and make a police report'", Mr Erskine told 2GB on June 6. "I have no idea what the value is, to be honest." Thorpe retired from swimming in 2006 at the age of 24. He is currently working as a commentator for Channel 9. Thorpe has won five Olympic gold medals, the second most won by any Australian after fellow swimmer Emma McKeon. Thorpe was the most successful athlete at the 2000 Sydney Olympic gold medallist Ian Thorpe has allegedly been robbed of $150,000 in personal items. NSW Police confirmed a 42-year-old man had attended Paddington Police Station on June 5 to "report an alleged theft incident". "Officers attached to Eastern Suburbs Police Area Command have commenced an investigation into the incident," police said. "There is no further information available at this time." Thorpe's manager, James Erskine, confirmed that none of the champion swimmer's Olympic medals had been stolen in the robbery at Thorpe's home in Sydney's Edgecliff. 'He called up his insurers, and they said 'Go and make a police report'", Mr Erskine told 2GB on June 6. "I have no idea what the value is, to be honest." Thorpe retired from swimming in 2006 at the age of 24. He is currently working as a commentator for Channel 9. Thorpe has won five Olympic gold medals, the second most won by any Australian after fellow swimmer Emma McKeon. Thorpe was the most successful athlete at the 2000 Sydney Olympic gold medallist Ian Thorpe has allegedly been robbed of $150,000 in personal items. NSW Police confirmed a 42-year-old man had attended Paddington Police Station on June 5 to "report an alleged theft incident". "Officers attached to Eastern Suburbs Police Area Command have commenced an investigation into the incident," police said. "There is no further information available at this time." Thorpe's manager, James Erskine, confirmed that none of the champion swimmer's Olympic medals had been stolen in the robbery at Thorpe's home in Sydney's Edgecliff. 'He called up his insurers, and they said 'Go and make a police report'", Mr Erskine told 2GB on June 6. "I have no idea what the value is, to be honest." Thorpe retired from swimming in 2006 at the age of 24. He is currently working as a commentator for Channel 9. Thorpe has won five Olympic gold medals, the second most won by any Australian after fellow swimmer Emma McKeon. Thorpe was the most successful athlete at the 2000 Sydney Olympic gold medallist Ian Thorpe has allegedly been robbed of $150,000 in personal items. NSW Police confirmed a 42-year-old man had attended Paddington Police Station on June 5 to "report an alleged theft incident". "Officers attached to Eastern Suburbs Police Area Command have commenced an investigation into the incident," police said. "There is no further information available at this time." Thorpe's manager, James Erskine, confirmed that none of the champion swimmer's Olympic medals had been stolen in the robbery at Thorpe's home in Sydney's Edgecliff. 'He called up his insurers, and they said 'Go and make a police report'", Mr Erskine told 2GB on June 6. "I have no idea what the value is, to be honest." Thorpe retired from swimming in 2006 at the age of 24. He is currently working as a commentator for Channel 9. Thorpe has won five Olympic gold medals, the second most won by any Australian after fellow swimmer Emma McKeon. Thorpe was the most successful athlete at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
Sky News AU
3 days ago
- Sky News AU
Australian swimming legend Ian Thorpe reportedly robbed of $150,000 in home invasion
Ian Thorpe, one of Australia's most renowned athletes, has reportedly been fleeced of $150,000 worth of valuables in a major break-in. Ben Fordham reported on the 2GB breakfast show that the Olympic legend was spotted at Paddington Police Station in Sydney's eastern suburbs on Thursday afternoon to alert officers that he had been the victim of a robbery. Thorpe apparently remained there for an 'extended period of time'. 'We believe he's in the red to the tune of $150,000,' Fordham stated on Friday morning. 'There are no details about what's allegedly happened to Ian Thorpe. We don't know if he's been robbed online or in person.' Upon contacting Thorpe's management, Fordham said they were initially unaware about the incident. After speaking with his client, Thorpe's manager confirmed that he had gone to the police station to 'talk about an insurance job'. Thorpe's manager James Erskine later called into the program and stated Thorpe has been the victim of a break-in and had numerous valuables stolen including jewellery and watches. He reiterated that no Olympic medals were swiped. 'He has had some things stolen from his house — watches, jewellery, some personal items,' he said. 'He called up his insurers, they said go and make a police report,' Erskine said. He also stated that Thorpe was unaware of any obvious signs of a break-in. 'I have no idea what the value is to be honest,' he said. NSW Police said in a statement that at 'about 4pm on Thursday 5 June 2025, a 42-year-old man attended Paddington Police Station to report an alleged theft incident'. 'Officers attached to Eastern Suburbs Police Area Command have commenced an investigation into the incident,' the statement read and stressed that there was no further information available.
The Age
3 days ago
- The Age
Swimming legend Ian Thorpe alleged victim of $150,000 robbery: report
Olympic legend Ian Thorpe has fallen victim to an alleged $150,000 robbery, 2GB's Ben Fordham says. Fordham said the five-time Olympic gold medallist reported the alleged crime on Thursday afternoon, speaking to police officers at Paddington Police Station 'for an extended period'. 'We believe that he's in the red to the tune of $150,000,' Fordham said on-air on Friday morning. 'There are no details about what's allegedly happened to Ian Thorpe. We don't know if he's been robbed online or in person.' Fordham said Thorpe's manager told him the report relates to an 'insurance job'. In a statement, NSW Police confirmed a 42-year-old man had attended Paddington Police Station about 4pm on Thursday to 'report an alleged theft incident'. 'Officers attached to Eastern Suburbs Police Area Command have commenced an investigation into the incident,' the statement read. Thorpe's managers have been contacted for comment.
Sydney Morning Herald
3 days ago
- Sydney Morning Herald
Swimming legend Ian Thorpe alleged victim of $150,000 robbery: report
Olympic legend Ian Thorpe has fallen victim to an alleged $150,000 robbery, 2GB's Ben Fordham says. Fordham said the five-time Olympic gold medallist reported the alleged crime on Thursday afternoon, speaking to police officers at Paddington Police Station 'for an extended period'. 'We believe that he's in the red to the tune of $150,000,' Fordham said on-air on Friday morning. 'There are no details about what's allegedly happened to Ian Thorpe. We don't know if he's been robbed online or in person.' Fordham said Thorpe's manager told him the report relates to an 'insurance job'. In a statement, NSW Police confirmed a 42-year-old man had attended Paddington Police Station about 4pm on Thursday to 'report an alleged theft incident'. 'Officers attached to Eastern Suburbs Police Area Command have commenced an investigation into the incident,' the statement read. Thorpe's managers have been contacted for comment.
The Guardian
23-03-2025
- The Guardian
Sydney socialite Vanessa Jacobs refused bail for allegedly assaulting police officer after car crash
Sydney identity Vanessa Jacobs was refused bail on Friday night after allegedly assaulting a police officer after a two-vehicle crash in Bellevue Hill, NSW Police have confirmed. At 7pm on Friday, emergency services were called to Riddell Street, Bellevue Hill, in Sydney's eastern suburbs, after reports of a two-vehicle crash. Senior constable Ash Bold said officers from the Eastern Suburbs Police Area Command were told an SUV had crashed into a parked Tesla. Sign up for Guardian Australia's breaking news email 'The driver of the SUV – a 54-year-old woman – was subject to a roadside breath test, which returned a positive result and was arrested for the purposes of a breath analysis,' Bold said. After the arrest, Jacobs allegedly assaulted a police officer and was taken to Waverley police station where she was charged with refusing to submit to breath analysis, assault of police in execution of duty and not giving her details to the owner of damaged property. She was refused bail to appear before Parramatta local court on Sunday morning. Sign up to Breaking News Australia Get the most important news as it breaks after newsletter promotion Jacobs was previously married to private equity investor Tom Fennell. She was reportedly shortlisted but unsuccessful at being cast in reality show Real Housewives of Sydney.
