Quick Read
- Maya Jama’s £4 million Cheshire mansion was burgled on January 28, 2026.
- The home, shared with Ruben Dias, was empty as Jama filmed ‘Love Island’ and Dias played football.
- Expensive jewellery, electronics, and designer clothes were stolen.
- Jama broke her silence on Instagram, expressing gratitude and requesting privacy.
- Cheshire Police are investigating the incident in Alderley Edge.
ALDERLEY EDGE (Azat TV) – Love Island presenter Maya Jama has broken her silence after her £4 million Cheshire mansion, shared with Manchester City star Ruben Dias, was burgled while she was filming in South Africa. The couple expressed their devastation following the incident, which saw their home in Alderley Edge ransacked by thieves who made off with expensive jewellery, electronics, and designer clothing.
The burglary, which Cheshire Police reported shortly after 11:10 PM on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, occurred when the property was empty. Maya Jama was abroad filming the latest series of ‘Love Island All Stars’, while Ruben Dias was in Turkey playing for Manchester City against Galatasaray in a Champions League match. Dias discovered the break-in upon his return home late that evening and immediately alerted authorities.
Maya Jama and Ruben Dias ‘Devastated’ by Home Invasion
Addressing the distressing event, Maya Jama took to her Instagram story to thank supporters and request privacy. She wrote, “Don’t even like saying anything at all when things happen because then it just becomes another news article, but thank you for all your kind messages, we are ok.” This statement marks her first public comment on the incident, underscoring the couple’s desire to manage the situation away from intense media scrutiny.
Sources close to the couple confirmed their profound distress. “They are devastated,” a source told The Sun. “The house is the first they have moved into as a couple and is very special to them. Thankfully, neither was at home, but they are very upset that their personal space has been invaded.” The property, previously an Omaze prize draw home, held significant sentimental value for Jama and Dias, who had only moved in before Christmas. It is understood that thieves stole designer jewellery, electronics, handbags, and clothes worth thousands of pounds.
Police Investigation Underway in Cheshire’s Golden Triangle
The £4 million residence is located in Alderley Edge, a village within the affluent ‘Cheshire Golden Triangle,’ an area known for housing numerous Premier League football stars and high-profile individuals. Despite the property’s advanced security features, including a sophisticated zoned alarm system, CCTV, electric gates, and a dedicated security detail that conducts random spot checks, the burglars managed to gain entry and ransack the home.
Cheshire Police have confirmed that enquiries are currently ongoing into the burglary. A spokesperson stated, “Shortly after 11.10pm on Wednesday 28 January, police received reports of a burglary at an address in Alderley Edge. Officers attended and found entry had been made to the property and a number of items had been stolen. Enquiries are currently ongoing.” The incident highlights a recurring concern for residents in affluent, high-profile areas, where homes are often targeted by organized ‘away day gangs’ who monitor residents’ schedules.
The burglary of Maya Jama and Ruben Dias’s home underscores the persistent security challenges faced by public figures, even with extensive preventative measures, and the emotional toll such invasions of privacy can inflict.