Kyren Wilson faced a burglary at his residence while engaged in the Championship League Snooker event on Monday morning. Despite securing a 3-0 win over Haydon Pinhey to kick off the tournament, Wilson was unaware that his home was being broken into during his match at the Mattioli Arena.
Upon discovering the break-in, Wilson promptly exited the competition. The former snooker champion later revealed that valuable items, including luxury watches, jewelry, and cash designated for a charitable cause, were stolen.
In a statement shared on his Instagram account, Wilson detailed the unfortunate incident, highlighting the sentimental and monetary significance of the stolen possessions. The missing items comprised a Cartier watch, an Audemars Piguet watch, a ladies’ Rolex Datejust with a pink dial, and a blue sapphire necklace intended for his wife’s 10-year wedding anniversary celebration.
Moreover, £2,000 in cash intended for donation to the BeMoreFab Children’s Cancer Charity was also taken, intensifying the distress for Wilson and his family. The matter has been reported to the authorities, with CCTV footage under scrutiny for investigative purposes. Wilson urged anyone with information or offered any of the stolen items to come forward to aid in the recovery process.
As a result of Wilson’s withdrawal, Pinhey, Dylan Emery, and Michal Szubarczyk received walkovers in the tournament. Wilson will be absent from further competition until the Shanghai Masters, commencing on July 27.
In a separate event announcement, Wilson, alongside fellow snooker players, is scheduled to participate in a charity exhibition in October to raise funds for Florence Bark’s BeMoreFab charity. Hosted by TWSportsManagement’s Taylor Wilson, the exhibition aims to support the noble cause and honor Florence’s inspirational journey battling cancer.
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