Welsh darts professional Gerwyn Price has announced an unusual reward for anyone who can help recover his stolen coat.
The 40-year-old is offering £200 worth of fish and chips along with a signed shirt to anyone providing information that leads to the coat's return.
The theft occurred whilst Price was watching rugby in Newport last week.
Taking to Instagram, he described how "some scruffy old ruff un" took his coat at Potters Bar in Newport.
The darts star, known as 'The Iceman', posted on Sunday: "Anyone who gets the coat back or gives information that leads to getting it back will get £200 worth of food from @chippy501_2024 and a signed Iceman playing shirt."
A witness has provided crucial information about the incident.
Price shared a screenshot of a message from someone who overheard a couple discussing the stolen item.
Gerwyn Price has shared a picture of his coat on social media | INSTAGRAMAccording to the witness account, a man was heard saying "You have Gerwyn Price's coat" before the pair entered a taxi heading towards Cwmbran.
Following this lead, Price launched the hashtag #FindTheCoat on social media to help track down his missing garment.
The darts champion has been actively updating his Instagram followers about the search.
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Five facts darts fans might not know | PA/GBNEWSHe emphasised that recovering the coat is about principle rather than its value, stating: "It's not about the coat it's principle and they need to be named and shamed."
The reward food will come from Price's own fish and chip shop in Markham, Wales, which he established last year.
The business opened following the closure of his previous venture, a cafe that had experienced difficulties attracting customers.
Price's appeal for information comes at a crucial time in his sporting calendar.
The Welsh player is scheduled to begin his World Darts Championship campaign on December 16, facing Adam Gawlas at Alexandra Palace.
The timing of the coat theft has clearly frustrated the darts professional, who will be hoping to resolve the matter before his important championship appearance.
Gerwyn Price is one of the biggest names in darts | GETTYHis social media campaign continues to seek leads about the missing garment.
The incident has generated significant attention on social media, with Price's followers sharing the #FindTheCoat hashtag to help locate the missing item.
The darts star's creative reward offer reflects his determination to recover his property and hold those responsible accountable.
Price's upcoming championship match adds urgency to resolving the situation.
The Welsh professional will need to maintain focus as he prepares for his encounter with Czech player Gawlas at the prestigious venue.
The theft at Potters Bar has clearly struck a nerve with Price, who views the incident as a matter of principle rather than material loss. His public appeal demonstrates his commitment to seeing justice served before his championship campaign begins.