MBE medal stolen during burglary in Ilkley

Burglary at private residence in Ilkley

According to an article published by the BBC on 9 February 2026, the MBE medal belonging to charity founder Mike Davies was stolen during a residential burglary in Ilkley, West Yorkshire. The incident occurred on the evening of Saturday, 7 February.

The BBC reports that the medal was taken from a safe inside the property. Mr. Davies, who founded The Principle Trust Children's Charity, described the loss as heartbreaking. He was appointed an MBE in 2018 for his services to business and disadvantaged children.

West Yorkshire Police have launched an investigation into the burglary. Authorities are appealing for anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the medal to come forward. The public is also encouraged to monitor online marketplaces in case the item is offered for sale.

Ensure that all high-value items and important documents are stored in a secure, bolted-down safe to minimize the risk of theft.

Source : Bbc