Melbourne Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the theft of four Olympic medals in Docklands last week.
The medals belong to Olympic rowing champion, and member of The Oarsome Foursome, 49-year-old Drew Ginn.
Investigators believe that the medals were stolen from a black Land Rover parked on Cumberland Street, between the hours of 9pm on Thursday 6 September and 5am on Friday 7 September.
Thieves broke into Mr Ginn’s vehicle and made off with one silver and three gold medals from four consecutive Olympics, including his gold medal from Sydney 2000.
Mr Ginn’s Olympic medals had been left in his car due to a speaking engagement at a school.
Other items stolen from the vehicle include a Rip Curl wetsuit, a Go Pro camera and Sony headphones.
Detectives have released an image of the stolen Olympic medals, in the hope that someone can assist investigators in getting the medals back around the neck of their rightful owner.
Anyone with information that could assist in locating the stolen medals is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
Quotes attributable to Detective Sergeant Timothy Reiher, Melbourne Crime Investigation Unit;
“These are unbelievably rare items with significant sentimental value”.
“Olympic medals are awarded to the best of the best and are priceless to their recipients”.
“We ask that people look out for these medals in pawn shops and online selling platforms.”
