From Diamond Rings to Hermes Bags... 19 Billion Won Stolen from London Billionaire's Residence

Thief's Identity Still Unidentified

A theft worth a staggering ?10.57 million (approximately 19.5 billion KRW) occurred at a residence in London, UK.

On the 30th (local time), according to the South China Morning Post (SCMP), the London Metropolitan Police reported that a theft took place on the 7th at a five-story building in the Avenue Road area, primarily inhabited by the wealthy. Avenue Road is one of the wealthiest areas in the UK, home to many billionaires. The thief, estimated to be in their late 20s to early 30s, was wearing a black hoodie and cargo pants at the time of the crime. They were also wearing a gray baseball cap, and the police have yet to identify the suspect.

The thief is reported to have stolen jewelry worth ?10.4 million (approximately 19.2 billion KRW), cash amounting to ?15,000 (approximately 27.7 million KRW), and an Hermes crocodile Kelly handbag. The stolen jewelry included a 3.03-carat diamond ring from Hermes, an aquamarine ring, and two De Beers butterfly diamond rings. Most of these pieces are said to have sentimental and unique designs, making them easily identifiable.

Items stolen from a billionaire's mansion in London, England. Provided by the Metropolitan Police.

The mansion where the theft occurred is owned by a billionaire from Hong Kong. It is a five-story building with a total floor area of 2,045 square meters (approximately 619 pyeong) and has 13 bedrooms. The victim's family announced that, separate from the police investigation, they will offer a reward of ?500,000 (approximately 900 million KRW) and 10% of the recovered jewelry's value to anyone who provides information leading to the arrest of the perpetrator.

Detective Paulo Roberts, who is investigating the theft, criticized the crime in a statement, calling it "a brazen offense where the suspect, armed with an unknown weapon, invaded the victims' sanctuary?their home." He urged, "Anyone who witnessed suspicious activity should come forward," adding, "If you have seen the jewelry, or if someone has offered to sell you the jewelry, or if you have any information related to the case, please contact the police or crime tip line anonymously."

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