Australian Olympic legend Drew Gin from The Oarsome Foursome has four medals stolen by thieves

Police are investigating the theft of a set of medals from one of the members of the famous Oarsome Foursome.

Olympic rowing legend Drew Gin had four medals stolen from his car last week.

Investigators believe the medals were taken from a black Land Rover in Docklands, Melbourne some time between 9pm last Thursday and 5am the next morning.

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Thieves broke into the 49-year-old’s car and took the one silver and three gold medals he earned at four consecutive Olympics; Sydney, Athens, Beijing and London.

Gin only had the medals in his car because of a recent speaking event at a school.

Also stolen from the car was a wetsuit, a GoPro camera and some headphones.

Detectives have released an image of the four medals.

The oarsome foursome (from left), Michael McKay, Nick Green, James Tomkins and Drew Ginn.The oarsome foursome (from left), Michael McKay, Nick Green, James Tomkins and Drew Ginn.
The oarsome foursome (from left), Michael McKay, Nick Green, James Tomkins and Drew Ginn. Credit: CG/AAPIMAGE

Anyone with information of the incident is urged to call Crime Stoppers.

“These are unbelievably rare items with significant sentimental value,” Detective Sergeant Timothy Reiher from the Melbourne Crime Investigation Unit said.

“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.”

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