January 2nd 2025.
On the luxurious billionaire's row in London, a shocking incident occurred inside a lavish mansion owned by Hong Kong socialite, Shafira Huang. CCTV footage, first broadcasted by the BBC, captured the swift and skillful actions of a masked thief who managed to steal a jaw-dropping $21 million worth of bespoke jewellery in just 19 minutes before making a quick escape from the scene.
In the footage, the thief can be seen stuffing handfuls of the precious jewellery into a backpack, moving with the grace and agility of a cat. However, the cunning intruder almost met their match when they had a close encounter with a maid who was also walking through the same hallway just seconds apart. The family spokesperson, Csaba Virag, shared the time-stamped CCTV images that revealed this tense moment.
At the time of the robbery, Virag was inside the mansion, having a meeting in the basement. He recalled hearing a strange banging sound but dismissed it as just the strong winds outside. Looking back, he realized that it was most likely the thief breaking in. Along with the $21 million worth of jewellery, the thief also made off with $300,000 worth of Hermès Crocodile Kelly handbags and $30,000 in cash.
Among the stolen jewellery were some unique and valuable pieces, including a Graff 10.73-carat diamond ring, two butterfly diamond rings by De Beers, a Hermès 3.03-carat ring, an aquamarine ring, and a "Niloticus Lumière" necklace. In hopes of catching the culprit and retrieving their stolen goods, the family has put up a reward of up to $1 million. Additionally, a 10% reward of the recovered items' value is also being offered.
Detective Constable Paulo Roberts expressed the seriousness of the incident, stating that the suspect had entered the property armed with an unknown weapon and violated the sanctuary of the victims' home. He urged anyone who was in the area of Avenue Road, NW8, and saw anything suspicious to come forward with any information or leads. He also encouraged anyone who may have seen the stolen jewellery or been approached to buy it to contact the police or Crimestoppers anonymously. The stolen pieces are distinctive and easily identifiable, making it crucial for the public to keep an eye out and assist in solving this brazen crime.
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