The home of a Premier League footballer has been burgled while he was away with his club for a match.
Thieves broke into the home of ex-Celtic star and Southampton midfielder Victor Wanyama when his club was away for the game at Aston Villa on Monday night.
When he returned he found his Range Rover Sport, electrical items and jewellery had been stolen from his home in Winchester. The vehicle was later found in Iver, Buckinghamshire.
A Hampshire Police spokesman said: "Officers are currently investigating a burglary at a house in the St Cross area of Winchester. Entry was forced to the home between 8.30am on November 23 and 2.15am on November 25.
"Items of electrical property and jewellery were stolen from the address along with the keys to a Range Rover Sport which was then stolen from the driveway.
"The car was located during the early hours of Tuesday November 25 in Iver, Buckinghamshire, and has been recovered.
"Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Priority Crime team at Winchester police station by calling 101. Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111."
Wanyama signed to the Hoops in 2011 from Beerschot AC.
The Kenyan spent two seasons with the club before completing a move to Southampton in July 2013.
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