Four Olympic medals get swiped from an Australian rower's automobile.
A 47-year-old individual, who was under warrant for alleged theft, was apprehended on Wednesday in Brunswick, a northern area of Melbourne. The authorities suggested that Ginn's medals were suspected to have been taken from the rear of a Land Rover parked in Melbourne's Victorian capital around a week prior.
Additionally, a GoPro camera, headphones, and a wetsuit were taken, as stated by police. Ginn had reportedly left these items alongside his medals within his car during a speaking event at a school.
Ginn is recognized as one of Australia's most decorated Olympic athletes and was a part of the renowned rowing crew named, "The Oarsome Foursome.”
He amassed his medals during a nearly two-decade Olympic journey starting at the 1996 games in Atlanta and concluding at the 2012 London Olympics.
"They hold significant worth for my family and friends... but you simply can't insure them," Ginn revealed to public broadcaster ABC Radio Melbourne on Friday.
He added, "They were stowed away in the car but the car was thoroughly rifled through, resulting in substantial damage and destruction of various items."
The 49-year-old expressed his hope that, instead of being sold, the medals might find their way back to their original owner.
"There may be a market for such items, but one can only hope that good sense prevails, and eventually, the medals will be returned to their rightful owner," Ginn suggested.
Police have disseminated a photo of the medals and urged the public to be vigilant in case they come across them for sale at pawn shops or online platforms.
The suspected thief has been charged with theft from a vehicle, obtaining property by deceit, obtaining financial advantage by deceit, and handling stolen goods.
Ginn's medals, known for their significant worth, were reportedly taken during a break-in at Melbourne's Victorian capital. Despite the damage to his car, Ginn continues to hope that the thief returns these Olympic mementos, as they are cherished tokens from his successful sporting career with "The Oarsome Foursome."
