An Everton star saw their house broken into an burgled while they played in a 3-1 win over Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup on Thursday evening
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Thierno Barry was burgled(Image: Everton FC via Getty Images)
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Thierno Barry has revealed that his house was burgled during Thursday's Carabao Cup clash with Newcastle United. The Everton star's partner, Charlene, confirmed the news with a statement on social media.
She wrote: "Unfortunately, our home was burgled this evening while we were at the football match. Thankfully, nobody was home at the time, but this is still an extremely distressing and violating experience for us and our family.
"If anyone has seen or heard anything suspicious, or has any information that could help, we would be incredibly grateful if you could get in touch. We are also willing to offer a financial reward for any information that helps identify those responsible. Thank you to everyone for your support."
It comes as a number of footballers have been the victims of burglary as of recent, with Morgan Gibbs-White also having his home stormed this week. The Nottingham Forest talent's partner, Britney De Villiers, took to social media on Tuesday to reveal that their family home had been targeted.
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She said: "I wasn’t going to publicly share this but our home was burgled a few days ago and after hearing about another one since, I feel it’s important to just warn others. It’s incredibly unsettling knowing that homes are being targeted.
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"Please be extra vigilant, make sure your security systems are on whether you’re in the house or not and report anything suspicious. Thankfully, nobody was home when it happened and material things can be replaced but it’s a horrible feeling knowing someone has violated your home, especially when you have young children. Please stay safe and look out for one another."
Bruno Fernandes, meanwhile, saw his home ransacked by masked robbers during Manchester United's 4-1 loss to Como last week. A Cheshire Police spokesperson said: "At around 8.30pm on Wednesday 21 October, police were called to reports of suspicious activity at an address in the Alderley Park area of Nether Alderley.
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"The caller reported three unknown men in the rear garden of a neighbouring property. Officers attended the scene and on arrival there was no trace of the suspects. However, officers discovered that there had been a burglary at the address and a number of items had been stolen."
Barry was helping his side to a 3-1 win over Newcastle United while the burglary at his residence took place, with Everton advancing to the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup with the win at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
James Garner opened the scoring for the Toffees just 34 minutes into the match with a quick turnaround deep in the Magpies' half. Amar Dedic found himself dispossessed by Tyrique George on the left, with Hayden Hackney playing a first-time ball into the box for Garner, who curled home past Lukas Hornicek.
Hackney made it 2-0 to the hosts on the stroke of half-time, Barry picking out the midfielder in the middle of the area - little work to be done as he volleyed from close range to extend his side's advantage.
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Thierno Barry scored against Newcastle United(Image: Everton FC via Getty Images)
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Barry, meanwhile, made it game, set and match for the Toffees with around 20 minutes left to play, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall breaking on the counter before squaring it to the Frenchman at the back-stick.
While Dan Burn managed to save face with a towering header in the game's final moments, his finish served as all but a consolation prize, as Newcastle were dumped out of the tournament.
Everton will now take on Fleetwood Town in the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup on home soil come December 15. Elsewhere, Crystal Palace host Sunderland AFC, Liverpool are in action against Bournemouth at Anfield and Manchester City play Bradford at the Etihad Stadium.