Australian swimming legend Ian Thorpe allegedly loses $150,000 in home robbery

Australian Olympic legend Ian Thorpe has allegedly lost $150,000 in a home break-in, according to reports.

The swimming champion was apparently seen at Paddington Police Station reporting an insurance matter.

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New South Wales Police said in a statement that the incident happened at 4pm AEST on Thursday, June 5.

“A 42-year-old man attended Paddington Police Station to report an alleged theft incident,” police said.

“Officers attached to eastern suburbs have commenced an investigation into the incident.

“There is no further information available at this time.”

Thorpe’s manager James Erskine confirmed the break-in.

“He has had some things stolen from his house — watches, jewellery, some personal items,” Erskine said.

“He called up his insurers, they said go and make a police report.

“I have no idea what the value is to be honest.”

Erskine said there were no obvious signs of a break-in.

The incident was first reported on radio host Ben Fordham’s 2GB program.

“He turned up yesterday afternoon (to the police station) and he spoke to officers for an extended period,” Fordham said.

“It turns out that Thorpey has reported to police that he’s a victim of crime, and it’s not a small financial setback either.

“We believe that he’s in the red to the tune of $150,000. There are no details about what’s allegedly happened to Ian Thorpe. We don’t know if he’s been robbed online or in person.”

Thorpe has been living in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.

His $3.5 million townhouse in Woollahra was up for sale late last year, but it is unclear where he’s based at the moment.

Thorpe — who retired from swimming in 2006 before a brief comeback in 2011 — is a five-time Olympic gold medallist and an 11-time world champion.

Also known as the Thorpedo, he was a global powerhouse in the 400m freestyle event and the 200m freestyle.

He has since become a respected commentator.