Police recover Trent Robinson’s $150k Mercedes in Greystanes

Police have recovered the $150,000 high-performance Mercedes stolen from Roosters coach Trent Robinson’s home after discovering the vehicle abandoned in Sydney’s west.

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Police have recovered a high-performance Mercedes worth $150,000 after it was stolen from the home of Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson.

The premiership-winning coach’s wife and children were at home asleep when the theft occurred about 11.20pm on Tuesday night.

Police said the thieves captured on CCTV, broke into the home and stole a handbag and car keys, before driving off with the Mercedes GLC63, parked in the driveway.

Robinson is an ambassador for Mercedes and the car is part of his sponsorship deal with the company. He regularly addresses Mercedes staff about his views on winning and leadership.

Roosters coach Trent Robinson at training at Moore Park. Picture: John Feder

The incident left Robinson’s wife Sandra shaken as the family didn’t hear a thing during the theft. She said her husband was jet-lagged at the time, having returned from the World Club Championships in England the night before.

“They came in and stole my handbag and Trent’s wallet,” she told The Daily Telegraph.

“It’s scary,” she said. “The kids were asleep — they are two, seven and ten.

“They snuck in to get the keys. We are only renting while we renovate. We are just relieved no one was hurt.”

Yesterday about 6:45pm, the car was found undamaged on Rosewood Drive in Greystanes in Sydney’s west. Investigations are continuing.

The Mercedes worth $150,000 was stolen from the driveway. Picture: NSW Police.

Police have released CCTV of the theft and are calling for public assistance. Picture: NSW Police

Police have released CCTV footage of two men breaking into the vehicle, saying it was likely they had no idea who the vehicle belonged and it was purely opportunistic.

“Increasingly as cars become harder to steal with anti-locking devices, thieves are taking risks and breaking into homes to get the keys,’’ a police officer said.

The men are described only as wearing hoodies and gloves.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.