Man charged after Olympic medals allegedly stolen from ‘Oarsome Foursome’ rower’s car in Melbourne

Victoria police arrest 47-year-old after alleged theft of Drew Ginn's medals in Docklands last week

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A man has been charged after four Olympic medals - including three gold - belonging to one of the members of Australia's popular Oarsome Foursome" rowing team were allegedly stolen from a car in Melbourne.

Victoria police said Drew Ginn's medals from four consecutive Olympics were in the back of a Land Rover that was parked on Cumberland Street in Docklands when they were allegedly stolen last week.