Sam Tompkins seeks dad’s necklace after Brighton burglary on September 12

On September 12, 2023, singer Sam Tompkins returned to his home in Brighton to discover that it had been burgled. The intruders had smashed a small window and stolen several valuable items, including his Gibson acoustic guitar, laptop, and all of his jewelry. Among the stolen items was a cross necklace that belonged to his late father, John Tompkins, who passed away in November 2022. This necklace held significant sentimental value for Sam and his family, as it was worn by his father for over a decade. Tompkins expressed his deep distress over the loss of the necklace, stating that while the other stolen items were important, the necklace was irreplaceable. He felt guilty about the theft, even though he reassured himself and his siblings that it was not his fault. The singer emphasized that the necklace, though seemingly insignificant to others, meant the world to him and his family. Despite the emotional turmoil caused by the burglary, Tompkins is determined to continue with his world tour for his new album, titled 'Hi, My Name is Insecure.' He stated that he does not want to live in fear and believes his father would not want him to be overly worried about the pendant. Tompkins has urged the public to keep an eye out for the necklace, suggesting that it may end up in local pawn shops or with individuals dealing in silver or gold. Sussex Police are currently investigating the burglary and have conducted a forensic examination of the scene. They are appealing to anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward, hoping to recover the stolen items and bring the perpetrators to justice.