Manchester United star’s £6m mansion targeted during Old Trafford match, but thieves flee after alarm goes off

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Wayne Rooney’s Cheshire mansion was targeted by thieves as he played in his testimonial match at Old Trafford this week.

Police said the Rooneys’ home in Prestbury was hit by raiders as the striker, his wife Coleen and their three sons Kai, Klay and Kit were at the tribute game against his first club Everton on Wednesday.

But the thieves reportedly triggered the alarm at the Manchester United star’s £6m property and fled.

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Wayne Rooney at the testimonial match during which burglars tried to break into his mansion. Photograph: Greenwood/BPI/REX/Shutterstock

Police conducted a full search of the house and the local area but were unable to find any trace of the suspects.

A Cheshire police spokesman said the force was investigating and appealed for witnesses.

In a statement, police said: “Cheshire police have launched an investigation following an attempted burglary at an address in Prestbury. The incident is believed to have occurred at approximately 9pm on Wednesday 3 August in the Chelford Road area.

“Officers went to the address and conducted a full search of the local area and were unable to find any trace of the offender.”

Inquiries are ongoing and anyone with any information is asked to contact Cheshire police on 101 quoting incident number 963 of 3/8/16.