Wigan Athletic midfielder James McArthur has spoken of the ‘devastating’ loss of wedding rings for this summer and an FA Cup winners’ medal in a burglary on his house.
The raid took place between May 20-26 while the 26-year-old was away with his fiancée Louisa Pelosi.
McArthur won the FA Cup last year in a surprise victory against Manchester City, a moment police said was so special that the Wigan resident would find it hard to come to terms with the loss.
“This is an awful thing to happen to us before the wedding. If anybody has any information as to where my property is and can help the police return it to me, I would be very grateful,” McArthur said in a statement.
“I am devastated about the burglary at my home.”
Det Con Kevin Telford of Greater Manchester Police added: “While the rings can be replaced, the medal is something that cannot.
“It is unlikely the offenders will keep hold of the medal and may try to sell it on. Obviously, it is unusual for such an item to come on the market so I would ask anyone who is offered the medal or who has any information as to where the items are, to contact police.”
Glasgow-born McArthur, who has 15 international caps, has been with the Latics since 2010 having joined from Hamilton Academical.
Story via Cavendish Press.
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