Michael
Owen, who yesterday made his debut for Stoke City, called police to the home he
shares with wife Louise near Northop, Flintshire, after spying the man on
Friday night.
Owen, who yesterday made his debut for Stoke City, called police to the home he
shares with wife Louise near Northop, Flintshire, after spying the man on
Friday night.
Ex-England star Owen, 32, watched as the intruder hid in woodland,
then in the back of a van, before he was dragged out and collared by officers.
The player shared CCTV pictures of the apparent crime scene with
his 1.5million followers on Twitter.
his 1.5million followers on Twitter.
Owen wrote: “Great TV tonight. Been watching some fella on my
cameras for an hour weighing up what to nick!
cameras for an hour weighing up what to nick!
“Police came round while he hid in my woods. They then went and 5
minutes later he runs back to his van and hides in the boot!
minutes later he runs back to his van and hides in the boot!
“Watched it all laughing my head off as the police returned to
drag him out.”
drag him out.”
When a fan asked Owen how many CCTV cameras were installed at his
property, the former Liverpool hero replied: “Enough to catch anyone so don’t
even think about it!!!”
property, the former Liverpool hero replied: “Enough to catch anyone so don’t
even think about it!!!”
Owen then posted a message saying: “Big thanks to the Police.
#topnotch”
#topnotch”
It is not known whether Owen’s four kids were at home when the
intruder struck.
intruder struck.
He and Louise have daughters Jessica, two, Emily May, four,
nine-year-old Gemma Rose and a son James, six.
nine-year-old Gemma Rose and a son James, six.
Police were yesterday unable to comment on the incident.
