Burglars target Kyren Wilson’s home during tournament
Kyren Wilson has expressed his devastation after burglars raided his family home while he was competing in Leicester, stealing luxury watches, jewellery, and cash earmarked for a children’s cancer charity, reports BritPanorama.
The former world champion confirmed that the break-in occurred on Monday morning as he prepared to play in the Championship League Snooker event. The intruders were captured on CCTV during the incident.
Wilson, 34, later announced his withdrawal from the tournament, with scheduled matches against Dylan Emery, Michal Szubarczyk, and Haydon Pinhey awarded as walkovers. He shared the details of the break-in in a statement posted to Instagram, stating that significant sentimental possessions were taken.
“This morning, between 11.04am and 11.22am, my home was burgled while I was away competing in the Championship League Snooker event in Leicester,” Wilson wrote. “The offenders were captured on CCTV and stole several items of significant sentimental and financial value, including a Cartier watch, an Audemars Piguet watch, a ladies’ Rolex Datejust with a pink dial, and a blue sapphire necklace that I bought for my wife to celebrate our 10-year wedding anniversary.”
The intruders also took £2,000 in cash that Wilson had intended to donate to the BeMoreFab Children’s Cancer Charity, compounding the distress for his family. “This has been a deeply distressing experience, not because of the value of the items alone, but because of the personal memories and meaning attached to them,” he continued.
The matter has been reported to police, and officers are currently reviewing the CCTV footage as part of their investigation. Wilson has appealed to the public for assistance, urging anyone with information or who may be offered any of the stolen items to come forward.
“I would appreciate it if people could share this post to help raise awareness and assist in recovering these items. Thank you for your support,” he concluded.
Wilson, a former world No 2 and the 2024 world champion, remains a prominent figure in snooker. Nonetheless, his current focus has shifted to his family as they navigate what he described as a significant personal upheaval.
In the world of sport, where personal triumph and public life often intertwine, Wilson’s painful experience underscores the vulnerability that even prominent figures can face off stage, leaving a reminder of how swiftly life can disrupt their passion for the game.
