England cricket captain Stokes says his home was burglarized with his family present
England's Ben Stokes, center, and teammates stand in a awarding ceremony on the end of third test cricket match between Pakistan and England, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Anjum Naveed]
LONDON (AP) — England cricket captain Ben Stokes says masked burglars stole jewelry in a break-in at his home while his family was in the house and he was away with the national team in Pakistan. Stokes says the break-in took place Oct. 17 at his Castle Eden home in northeast England. Among the items taken was his OBE, a medal given on behalf of the country. He says his wife and two young children were home and that they were not physically harmed. He adds “the experience has had an impact on their emotional and mental state.” Stokes released photos of some of the stolen items in a bid to help police catch the burglars.
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England's Ben Stokes reacts as he walks off the field after his dismissal during the day three of third test cricket match between Pakistan and England, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)
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