Burglars armed with hammers have smashed into Harry Redknapp’s £5 million mansion in Dorset and stolen jewellery belonging to his wife Sandra
The break-in took place last Friday while the couple were away — with the former Spurs and West Ham manager reportedly attending a function and Sandra in London at the time.
According to The Sun, masked intruders used a sledgehammer and other tools to force their way through the front door of the luxury gated property. The burglars were caught on CCTV, though it remains unclear how many were involved.
Sources said the gang appeared to have specifically targeted the Sandbanks-based home, with speculation they may have used floorplans found online from property listings, as the mansion is currently up for sale.
Police have not confirmed the value of the items stolen, but it is understood the burglars made off with jewellery belonging to Mrs Redknapp.
The source said: “It was clearly organised. The raiders must have known the house was empty
“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.”
A spokesperson for Mr Redknapp told The Sun that Mr Redknapp did not “want to make a fuss”, leaving it as a “matter for the police.”
Dorset Police has confirmed the force is looking for the thieves.
The couple have lived in the home since 2021. They are planning on moving to another villa in the Sandbanks beach resort area, which is currently under construction.
The Sandbanks is one of the UK’s most expensive areas to buy a home, according to Rightmove.
Asking prices in the area sit at around three times more expensive than the national average of £378,240.
Other residents include interior designer Celia Sawyer and cricketer Sir Geoffrey Boycott. The former was victim to an attempted burglary in May.
The Standard reported earlier this week that Redknapp’s wife Sandra had been hospitalised. Details of her condition have not been disclosed.
The pair have been married for more than 57 years and have shared their love story in their joint 2022 memoir titled “When Harry Met Sandra: Our Story”.
