Mrs Hinch fights back tears as she shares update after thieves broke into her mother's home and stole her late father's jewellery: 'I just feel so sad'

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By SEAN O'GRADY, SENIOR SHOWBUSINESS REPORTER

Published: 10:22 GMT, 31 January 2026 | Updated: 11:46 GMT, 31 January 2026

Mrs. Hinch fought back tears as she told how she feels 'so sad for my mum' after thieves broke into her mother's home and stole her late father Alan's jewellery.

On Tuesday, the cleaning influencer, 35, whose real name is Sophie Hinchliffe, revealed her mother's home in Maldon, Essex, was targeted, and she took to her Instagram story to call out the 'cowardly' individuals.

In an update shared on Friday evening, Sophie became emotional as she spoke about the impact the burglary had on her mother.

Speaking in an Instagram video, she told fans: 'I just feel so sad for my mum because to have her jewellery stolen is one thing but when it's things like your engagement ring, your wedding ring, your eternity ring and obviously from my dad, it's just really stung. 

'But like mum said, we're not going to get it take from the good times we've had this month. We've had some amazing things happen in January so we're going to hold on to them. 

'I can't believe how many shares the jewellery got, to get it out there. I'm so grateful to every single one of you who shared that. 

Mrs. Hinch fought back tears as she told how she feels 'so sad for my mum' after thieves broke into her mother's home and stole her late father Alan's jewellery

'Sadly it hasn't come back to us, I can't see it happening now. I don't want to lose hope but I also don't have much hope for it coming back.'

It comes after Sophie said her mother feels like she's 'taken a step back' and has been left 'shaken' by the whole ordeal. 

Speaking about her mother to The Sun, she said: 'She’s understandably shaken. We all are. She’s being incredibly strong.

'The jewellery holds deep sentimental value to her, particularly as a connection to my dad, and that’s what hurts most right now.

'More than anything, I just want to be able to get the jewellery back for my mum.'

Elsewhere in the interview, Sophie revealed that she has asked her mother to move in with her temporarily. 

However, her mother values her independence and enjoys being in her own home, which Sophie understands and respects, so the family are allowing her to 'lead the way' with any decisions.

Elsewhere in the interview, Sophie shared an update on whether or not there had been any leads in the burglary. 

It comes after Sophie took to her Instagram on Tuesday to call out the individuals for 'ripping away what little her grieving mother had left' 

On Tuesday, the cleaning influencer, 35, revealed her mother's home in Maldon, Essex, was targeted, and she took to her Instagram story to call out the 'cowardly' individuals who stole jewellery which belonged to her late father Alan (both pictured at her wedding day)

She revealed the police are aware and are 'fully involved' and supporting where they can, while the area is also being watched over and camera footage is being investigated.

Sophie took to her Instagram on Tuesday to call out the individuals for 'ripping away what little her grieving mother had left' and issued a plea for the sentimental jewellery to be returned.

'I can't believe I'm writing this. To the vile individuals who broke into my parents' home in Maldon today, 27th January, between 10am and 6pm,' she wrote.

'You broke into a grieving woman's home and stole her jewellery! Items that belonged to my late dad. Sentimental, irreplaceable pieces that you had NO right to touch.

'Let me be very clear!!! This WILL NOT be dropped. That jewellery may be worthless to you, but it's priceless to my mum. She has already lost her husband and is trying to piece her life together, and you chose to violate her home and rip away what little she had left of him.

'You knew exactly what you were doing. This is beyond theft!! It is cruel, disgusting, and cowardly.'

Daily Mail has contacted Essex Police for comment. 

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