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A desperate search for clues is underway in Britain after a brazen heist ended with millions of dollars worth of jewellery and designer items stolen. | Source: The Guardian

Police stunned after $20 million jewellery theft

Posted January 07, 2025 | By Samuel Ord

A desperate search for clues is underway in Britain after a brazen heist ended with millions of dollars worth of jewellery and designer items stolen.

A burglar breached a 13-bedroom mansion on Avenue Road in London – known as ‘Billionaire’s Row – on 7 December, entering via a window at 5.11 pm. According to various reports, 19 minutes later, he exited with more than £10.4 million ($AUD20.77 million) of items, including luxury jewellery.

Among the stolen property was a Graff 10.7-carat diamond ring, two butterfly diamond rings by De Beers, a Hermès 3.03-carat ring, an aquamarine ring, and a Niloticus Lumière necklace.

It’s believed around eight people were in the residence at the time of the theft. Detective Constable Paulo Roberts told The Guardian many of the items stolen were one-of-a-kind and should be identifiable.

"This is a brazen offence, where the suspect has entered the property while armed with an unknown weapon and violated the sanctuary of the victim's home," he said.

"We urge anyone who was in the area of Avenue Road, NW8, and saw anything suspicious to please come forward.”

He continued: “Also, if you have seen this jewellery since, someone has offered to sell you it, or you have any further information, then please also contact the police or Crimestoppers anonymously."

London's Metropolitan Police have released photographs of the stolen items. Furthermore, the family – originally from Hong Kong - have offered a reward of up to £500,000 ($AUD998,000) for information leading to the capture and conviction of the suspect.