Dermot O’Leary’s wedding ring has been stolen.
The TV and radio presenter shared a tweet from the City of Westminster Police, asking for help identifying a man who stole his ring and bag from a gym in London earlier this month but admitted he is not optimistic about getting his belongings back.
The tweet from @MPSWestminster included a picture of the suspect and said: "Do you recognise this man? We wish to speak to him re theft of a bag from a gym in Mortimer Street W1 on 13 Aug. Items stolen include a wedding ring etched on inner side with ’14/9/12 Team KO’. Pls call police on 101 ref 6195/21aug with any info about the man or the stolen ring (sic)."
Dermot retweeted the message and added: "Sadly this was my wedding ring & bag that was stolen. I’m sure I won’t see them again, but I’d really like it if he didn’t have the opportunity to steal yours. Please have a good look at the picture & if you recognise him call 101 ref 6195/21aug Dx @MPSWestminster @metpoliceuk (sic)."
Dermot, 47, has been married to Dee Koppang O’Leary, 41, since 2012 and the pair welcomed son Kasper together in June.
The couple took to Instagram to share identical posts announcing the birth of their first child and they wrote: "Welcome to the world baby Koppang O’Leary… We’re delighted to announce that we’ve had a baby! A little boy born on Tuesday 23rd June 2020 (Sankthansaften / Midsummer for you Norwegians) at 8.19am, weighing in at 6lb 13oz. Enjoying the cuddles in the newborn bubble… cats yet to be 100 per cent convinced. Lots of love, Dermot & Dee x (sic)."
Dermot later revealed the tot’s name on his BBC 2 Radio Show as he played him a special song.
Dermot told listeners: "My lovely son came into the world 10 days ago accompanied by Guy Garvey’s ‘Elbow’.
"So forgive this moment of brief self-indulge while we play the song that accompanied that. This is for you Kasper with a K – my wife is very insistent on that.
"Kasper Koppang O’Leary welcome to the world!"