Brighton-based singer Sam Tompkins has expressed his relief and joy after being reunited with his stolen items, including a cherished necklace, in what appeared to be a police station. Tompkins, 27, discovered a smashed window on returning home on Thursday, having been away touring. Thieves had taken not just his Gibson acoustic guitar and laptop, but also all of his jewellery, including a cross necklace that had been worn by his father John Tompkins for over 10 years before he died last November. Tompkins had posted on Instagram a video of his anxious wait while searching for the items, which was captioned with the message, “I never thought I would see it again. Thank God.”
He had described the necklace as an object that was “pretty irrelevant item” to anybody else. However, it meant a great deal to his family, adding that “the biggest thing for me, on top of getting my guitar back and my laptop back, is getting the cross back that my dad had. It’s just the sentimental value it holds.” Sharing on Instagram what appeared to be footage filmed at a police station, Tompkins gave thanks for “everyone who shared and spread the word”, and said his faith in humanity had “been restored”. Sussex Police have requested any witnesses or other information about the burglary along Portland Road, Hove, to contact them.
The singer, who is currently on his Hi, My Name is Insecure tour, said that the burglary would not stop his present roadshow, with his next performance taking place in Seattle in the US on 18 September. Tompkins started his rise to fame through his appearances on The Voice UK in 2016 and soon developed his reputation as one of Britain’s most talented up-and-coming musicians. He signed with Island Records soon after his stint on the talent show and has since then released a number of successful singles and an EP, plus his first official album, which was released in August this year.
The news of the burglary came just as Tompkins had issued his second official mea culpa – and first of an album track – with Gals. The romantic ballad, in which he apologises for his past romantic indiscretions, is a sweet and raw representation of the humanity that he expressed gratitude for on his Instagram post. Fans were quick to console him by commenting on his post and offering words of comfort and support, including: “Such great news, Sam! So happy for you”, “Bless you that must feel amazing” and “Yes!! So happy you got your things back”
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