Paedophile footballer Adam Johnson's family robbed of thousands of pounds

Burglars have targeted the relatives of shamed paedophile footballer Adam Johnson stealing thousands of pounds worth of valuables in two simultaneous raids. 

The former England star was warned by a judge to get his affairs in order following his conviction at Bradford Crown Court for grooming a 15-year-old girl. 

Johnson, 28, was found guilty of one count of sexual activity with a child. He earlier had pleaded guilty to a count of sexual activity of a child and one charge of child grooming. He has been warned that he faces an almost inevitable prison sentence.

Raiders targeted the home of his parents, David, 55, and Sonia, 49 on November 29, last year, while the player was awaiting trial. 

They also broke into the home of his 23-year-old sister Faye.

As well as stealing valuables, the thieves caused serious damage to both houses. 

The shamed footballer has brought in a security team to protect his £1.5 million mansion in Castle Eden, County Durham.

According to The Sun, security guards at the former footballer's home said: 'He's hired us to patrol the grounds. We have got the dogs because he has received numerous threats from the public.

'Don't stand close to the gates because the dogs can easily clear them.' 

Durham Police said they are investigating reports of a burglary on November 29 last year. 

A spokeswoman said: 'On arrival, two men fled the scene and car keys were recovered from the garden.

'Enquiries led to the discover that another property had been broken into in the same area. A motorbike, watches and jewellery were stolen. Two men were arrested on suspicion of burglary and were subsequently released without charge.'

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