Cops called over Mario blag-a-telly

The madcap Manchester City striker had returned with a pal to collect items from the fire-damaged £3million pad.

But security-conscious neighbours failed to recognise him and called the police — thinking the home was being ransacked.

Officers dashed to the house in Mottram St Andrew, Cheshire, and established the "culprit" was Italian star Mario, 21.

A source said: "The report was of two men running down a road carrying stuff and loading up a 4x4."

Mario has been living elsewhere since pals sparked a blaze by setting off fireworks in his bathroom last month. It is believed he returned to collect electrical goods such as TVs.

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The Sun 26/11/2011