Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana's wife, Melanie Kamayou, was robbed of her expensive handbag and a Rolex watch on March 29 of this year.

The robbery reportedly took place in the picturesque village of Alderley Edge, known as the 'Knightsbridge of the North.

The incident occurred in the parking lot of an Italian restaurant.

The stolen Hermes Birkin bag is one of the most sought-after fashion accessories and it's worth £62,000 (approximately 10.23 million).

As per the Daily Mail, the suspect charged with the high-value robbery is 25-year-old Liam Ross, who is from the Wibsey area of Bradford.

Ross appeared before Chester Magistrates Court on Friday last week in connection with the robbery.

In addition to the charges related to the robbery, he is also facing charges of supplying hard drugs. Ross is set to return to Chester Crown Court next month for further proceedings.

Dr. Kamayou is a Cameroonian entrepreneur, model, philanthropist, and influencer, best known as the wife of United goalkeeper Onana.

Born in Paris, France, she spent her early years in various countries, including the United States, Algeria, and Cameroon.

She earned her doctorate in Pharmacy from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in May 2022.

Beyond her academic achievements, Kamayou co-chairs the Onana Foundation, focusing on providing medical support and surgeries to underprivileged communities in Sub-Saharan Africa.

She maintains an active presence on social media, sharing aspects of her lifestyle and philanthropic endeavors with her followers.

Onana and Dr. Melanie Kamayou tied the knot in a romantic 2023 ceremony at The Peninsula Hotel in Paris.

The two have since moved to the UK when Onana was signed by the Red Devils from Inter Milan

The details of how the two meet have not been made available to the public.

The two were first seen together publicly at the 2019 Ballon d'Or ceremony, where Onana was a nominee for the Yashin Trophy, awarded to the best goalkeeper of the year.

It’s believed the couple shares a son, though they’ve opted to keep their family life private and away from the spotlight.

had earlier reported that Onana called for accountability after Cameroon’s travel plans were disrupted on their way to South Africa for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

The 27-year-old Cameroonian international called for an apology on behalf of Nathan and Danny, who were making their debut appearances for the national team.

He described the treatment they endured in South Africa as unacceptable and emphasized that, despite the circumstances, both players displayed true patriotism and love for their country.

Source: TUKO.co.ke