Manchester United pair Cristiano Ronaldo and Anderson have
been alerted to an incident concerning their multi-million pound
mansions in Alderley Edge.
The Mirror reports that unnamed thieves first targeted the
home of a cleaner who is contracted to both properties, making off
with the keys to Ronaldo and Anderson's houses.
The keys were inside the cleaner's handbag and found stashed nearby
by police officers.
Both players are currently out of the country, but Old Trafford
staff have alerted them of the breach and assigned security to
their homes and the surrounding area.
The plush area in Ashton-under-Lyne, 12 miles south of
Manchester, is home to a number of current United stars
including Rio Ferdinand, Mikaël Silvestre and Michael
Carrick. The Beckhams also lived there during David's time at the
club.
A source explained: "There is no evidence this was a targeted
break-in, but you simply don't know."
Police confirmed the theft, adding that, "inquiries are
ongoing."
Meanwhile, Anderson is hoping his house will be safe enough by the
time he returns from Beijing to store a gold medal.
The 20-year-old will represent Brazil U-23s in the
Olympic football tournament and hopes for a strong
showing.
He said: "I can't deny how important it is to win the only medal
that Brazil has never won."