Carlo Ancelotti’s home reportedly broken into by gang before they were disturbed by his daughter

Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti’s home was the subject of a break-in from a gang on Friday night, with a safe from his property being stolen as a result.  

Merseyside police were called to the house in Blundellsands – on the border between Merseyside and Lancashire – five minutes after the incident had started, at 6:30pm. 

It is said the men approached the Italian’s house looking to enter the property, but  were disturbed by the Toffees boss’ daughter when attempting to do so.  

Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti’s home was reportedly subject of a break-in attempt from a gang

A group of men reportedly tried to gain entry but fled after being disturbed by his daughter

They reportedly subsequently fled from the scene before the arrival of police.

‘We are appealing for information after a safe was stolen in a burglary in Crosby on Friday evening (12 February),’ Merseyside Police said in a statement.

‘We were called at 6.35pm to a report two males had entered a property on Hall Road East at around 6.30pm.

‘The offenders were described as wearing black waterproof clothing, possibly with white writing on, and black balaclavas. The occupants of the house were unharmed.

The Italian is not thought to have been at his property in Blundellsands at the time of the incident

‘Officers attended and enquiries into the incident are ongoing. The property will be forensically examined and CCTV opportunities are being explored.’ 

Witnesses also told the Echo a number of police officers were seen at the scene during the course of Friday evening. 

Ancelotti himself is not believed to have been at the scene and no one is believed to have been injured.