Police are hunting an armed burglar who made off with more than £10million worth of jewellery during a dramatic heist on one of Britain’s most expensive streets.
The raider struck on Avenue Road, a leafy thoroughfare in the North London neighbourhood of Primrose Hill where the average house costs more than £15m.
After entering through a second-floor window, they stole £10.4m of custom gems including a Graff 10.73-carat diamond ring, two De Beers butteryfly diamond rings, and a Hermes 3.03-carat ring, aquamarine ring and Niloticud Lumiere necklace.
They also took a further £150,000 worth of Hermes Crocodile Kelly handbags and £15,000 in cash.
The suspect is described as a white man in his late 20s to 30s, of medium build, who was wearing a dark hoodie, cargo pants and a grey baseball cap.
He covered his face and wielded a weapon during the break-in, which happened around 5pm on December 7 when no one was at home.
The wealthy victims are now offering bumper rewards totalling £1.5m, including £500,000 for anyone who provides information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect and 10 per cent of the value of the recovered items.
The burglar entered through a second-floor window and made off with £10.4million worth of custom jewellery including a Graff 10.73-carat diamond ring
A gold, diamond and sapphire necklace that was stolen by an unknown burglar
A Van Cleef & Arpels pendant featuring with gold, diamonds and sapphires
Images of the haul were released today by the Metropolitan Police, who are appealing for information
The bruglar took a further £150,000 worth of Hermes Crocodile Kelly handbags
The wealthy victims are offering 10 per cent of the value of the stolen items if they are recovered
The raider struck yesterday on Avenue Road, a leafy thoroughfare in Primrose Hill where the average house costs more than £15m
Detective Constable Paulo Roberts from the Central North Basic Command Unit, who is 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 £10.4m worth of jewellery, much of which is sentimental and unique in its design, and therefore easily identifiable.
‘We urge anyone who was in the area of Avenue Road, NW8, and saw anything suspicious to please come forward. 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.’
Anyone with information should call police on 101 or message @MetCC on X quoting CAD reference 5775/07DEC.
Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.
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