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Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Yahoo
Socialite releases footage of £10m break-in at Primrose Hill mansion
A Hong Kong socialite who had £10.4 million worth of valuables stolen from her Primrose Hill mansion has released CCTV footage of the cat burglar stealing her handbags. In her first public statement since the theft on Dec 7, Shafira Huang said the items stolen were 'deeply personal' and included valuables that had been passed down from her mother. Footage from the interior of the £60 million house, in north-west London, shows a masked man in dark clothing and baseball cap carefully picking out a blue alligator skin Hermes clutch bag from a rack of designer accessories. Another clip shows the man rifling through an island dresser and cramming handfuls of jewellery into a backpack. Via BBC News Amongst the jewellery stolen was a 10.7-carat Graff diamond ring, two De Beers butterfly diamond rings, a Hermes 3.03-carat ring, an aquamarine ring and a Niloticus Lumiere necklace. The man also made off with a unique Fleur des Mers ring, encrusted with diamonds and sapphires and a number of platinum necklaces and bracelets. The suspect is believed to have armed himself with a blowtorch and made his way inside using a ladder from next door which is being renovated. Four months on, the thief remains at large. The footage of the theft was released by Ms Huang on her personal Instagram, which features nearly 400 images and videos of her opulent lifestyle, including pictures with Prince William and Sarah, Duchess of York. On Monday, the art collector and 'cultural ambassador' for the Halcyon Gallery issued an appeal for those with any 'actionable or leads or information' to come forward. Ms Huang wrote: 'What I'm sharing in this video is to remind us that what was taken from me wasn't just physical – it was deeply personal: moments with loved ones, markers of growth, including some of them passed down from my mother and memories that can't be replicated. 'I believe someone, somewhere, may know something. Every clue counts – I truly believe that, if the responsible party is ever brought to justice, it will spare more families from enduring such a violation of safety and trust. 'I'm also inviting all those affected to join me in building a community initiative to enhance local safety and support a stronger police presence. Together, our unity can help ensure every law-abiding citizen enjoys the secure home they deserve.' Ms Huang's representatives previously offered £500,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the burglar. Det Constable Paulo Roberts, investigating the burglary, said: 'This is a brazen offence, where the suspect has entered the property while armed with an unknown weapon and violated the sanctuary of the victims' home. 'The suspect has stolen £10.4 million worth of jewellery, much of which is sentimental and unique in its design, and therefore easily identifiable.' It is the second most expensive residential burglary in the UK. In 2019, Tamara Ecclestone, the British model and daughter of Bernie Ecclestone, the former F1 chief, was the victim of a multi-million pound robbery. Three thieves broke in and plundered £25 million worth of jewellery and cash from her Kensington Palace Gardens residence, dubbed Billionaire's Row, in Kensington, west London. Regarding the Primrose Hill break-in a spokesman for the Met Police confirmed that an investigation was ongoing and urged the public to call police on 101 or message @MetCC on X quoting CAD reference 5775/07DEC24. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Telegraph
14-04-2025
- Telegraph
Socialite releases footage of £10m break-in at Primrose Hill mansion
A Hong Kong socialite who had £10.4 million worth of valuables stolen from her Primrose Hill mansion has released CCTV footage of the cat burglar stealing her handbags. In her first public statement since the theft on Dec 7, Shafira Huang said the items stolen were 'deeply personal' and included valuables that had been passed down from her mother. Footage from the interior of the £60 million house, in north-west London, shows a masked man in dark clothing and baseball cap carefully picking out a blue alligator skin Hermes clutch bag from a rack of designer accessories. Another clip shows the man rifling through an island dresser and cramming handfuls of jewellery into a backpack. Amongst the jewellery stolen was a 10.7-carat Graff diamond ring, two De Beers butterfly diamond rings, a Hermes 3.03-carat ring, an aquamarine ring and a Niloticus Lumiere necklace. The man also made off with a unique Fleur des Mers ring, encrusted with diamonds and sapphires and a number of platinum necklaces and bracelets. The suspect is believed to have armed himself with a blowtorch and made his way inside using a ladder from next door which is being renovated. Four months on, the thief remains at large. The footage of the theft was released by Ms Huang on her personal Instagram, which features nearly 400 images and videos of her opulent lifestyle, including pictures with Prince William and Sarah, Duchess of York. On Monday, the art collector and 'cultural ambassador' for the Halcyon Gallery issued an appeal for those with any 'actionable or leads or information' to come forward. Ms Huang wrote: 'What I'm sharing in this video is to remind us that what was taken from me wasn't just physical – it was deeply personal: moments with loved ones, markers of growth, including some of them passed down from my mother and memories that can't be replicated. 'I believe someone, somewhere, may know something. Every clue counts – I truly believe that, if the responsible party is ever brought to justice, it will spare more families from enduring such a violation of safety and trust. 'I'm also inviting all those affected to join me in building a community initiative to enhance local safety and support a stronger police presence. Together, our unity can help ensure every law-abiding citizen enjoys the secure home they deserve.' Ms Huang's representatives previously offered £500,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the burglar. Det Constable Paulo Roberts, investigating the burglary, said: 'This is a brazen offence, where the suspect has entered the property while armed with an unknown weapon and violated the sanctuary of the victims' home. 'The suspect has stolen £10.4 million worth of jewellery, much of which is sentimental and unique in its design, and therefore easily identifiable.' It is the second most expensive residential burglary in the UK. In 2019, Tamara Ecclestone, the British model and daughter of Bernie Ecclestone, the former F1 chief, was the victim of a multi-million pound robbery. Three thieves broke in and plundered £25 million worth of jewellery and cash from her Kensington Palace Gardens residence, dubbed Billionaire's Row, in Kensington, west London. Regarding the Primrose Hill break-in a spokesman for the Met Police confirmed that an investigation was ongoing and urged the public to call police on 101 or message @MetCC on X quoting CAD reference 5775/07DEC24.
Telegraph
31-03-2025
- Telegraph
Appeal for gold jewellery owners after £1m ‘burglary spree'
Police have recovered more than £1 million worth of gold jewellery stolen in London over a two-year period. A First World War officer's Rolex watch, a golden locket and an engraved ring are among the items in the retrieved haul, the Metropolitan Police said. Detectives issued an appeal for the owners of the jewellery – which also included an engraved pocket watch, wedding ring and a number of necklaces – to come forward and reclaim them. The force said the items had 'largely' been taken from London's south Asian community in the Hounslow area throughout 2023 and 2024. Four men face charges of conspiracy to commit burglary and will face trial in May. Detective Sergeant Lee Davison, who is leading the investigation, said: 'While it is believed to be worth over a million pounds in total, it is the sentimental value that remains priceless. This is why myself and the team are working tirelessly to identify the owners.' Anyone who recognises items in the recovered haul is asked to contact the force on 101. The discovery of the items marks the latest high-end jewellery theft in London, following the armed robbery of an Instagram influencer's Primrose Hill mansion in December. More than £10 million worth of jewellery was stolen from art collector Shafira Huang. The police are still searching for a white man, believed to be in his late 20s or 30s, in relation to the incident. As well as bespoke jewellery, the man took a number of Hermes Crocodile Kelly handbags worth around £150,000 and £15,000 in cash. Among the jewellery stolen was a 10.7-carat Graff diamond ring and two De Beers butterfly diamond rings. The suspect also took a Hermes 3.03-carat ring, a diamond and sapphire-encrusted ring, and a Niloticus Lumiere necklace. Ms Huang has offered a £500,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the suspect.
