- The gang are also accused of two other burglaries, stealing jewellery and clothes
A woman is among four Croatians charged with burglary after a raid on Newcastle United star Alexander Isak’s mansion.
A gang broke into the Premier League footballer’s house in Darras Hall, Newcastle, while he was away from home on April 4 and stole a large sum of cash and his luxury sports car.
The vehicle was found abandoned three miles away in the remote village of Dissington, police said.
The group of four are accused of breaking into another home in Sunderland where designer clothes, jewellery and cash were stolen to the value of more than £100,000.
The suspects are also believed to have broken into a property in Jesmond on March 31 where more clothes and jewellery were taken.
Four Croatians have been charged with burglary after Premier League footballer Alexander Isak’s home was burgled on Thursday, April 4
Alexander Isak during the UEFA Champions League match between AC Milan and Newcastle United FC
The footballer was among three victims whose homes were targeted by burglars (pictured at St James’ Park, Newcastle before a Premier League match against West Ham United)
An investigation was launched by the North East Regional Organised Crime Unit who believe the three burglaries are linked.
Jela Jovanvic, 42, and three men – Valentino Nikolov, 31, Giacomo Nikolov, 27, and Charlie Jovanovic, 23, have since been charged with burglary dwelling offences.
All four, who had recently travelled to the UK, were due to appear at Bedlington Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
The NEROCU lead, Detective Inspector Shaun Fordy, said: ‘This has been an outstanding display of partnership working and robust police work.
‘This operation demonstrates that these types of crimes will not be tolerated in our region, and the incredible lengths we will go to protect our communities, and arrest those we believe are responsible.
‘Under the banner of Operation Sentinel, we will continue to utilise partnership working to tackle all forms of Serious and Organised Crime.’
