All articles tagged with #jewelry theft
A man in Auckland, New Zealand, was charged with theft after allegedly stealing and swallowing a valuable Fabergé egg locket worth approximately $19,300, which remains unrecovered, and is currently in police custody awaiting court proceedings.
A diamond brooch lost by Napoleon at Waterloo sold for $4.4 million at Sotheby's in Geneva, vastly exceeding estimates, amid renewed interest in Napoleonic jewels following a recent Louvre theft.
Thieves dressed as construction workers stole over $3.2 million worth of jewelry from a home in Queens, New York, breaking in through a back door and fleeing in a blue Hyundai Elantra. The incident occurred on October 16, and three suspects are being sought by police. The theft is reminiscent of a recent high-profile jewelry heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris.
Suspects linked to the theft of crown jewels from the Louvre museum in Paris have been arrested, with investigations ongoing to recover the stolen items valued at 88 million euros. The heist involved a quick, daring break-in using a basket lift, and the suspects' apprehension offers relief amid concerns over the loss of priceless cultural artifacts.
German family-run business Böcker humorously capitalized on its mechanical lift's role in the Louvre jewel heist, turning the incident into a marketing opportunity after thieves used one of its lifts to steal €88 million worth of jewels, with online reactions praising the company's cheeky response.
Famous art thief Myles Connor comments on the Louvre Museum heist, comparing it to his own past thefts and emphasizing the cultural and historical significance of the stolen artifacts, which include priceless jewelry and artifacts, and noting the thieves will be vilified for their actions.
The Louvre Museum in Paris remains closed as police search for four thieves who stole priceless jewelry in a quick heist, raising concerns about security at the iconic cultural institution.
Thieves stole valuable jewelry from the Louvre's Apollo Gallery, home to the French crown jewels, in a quick 7-minute daylight heist using motorbikes to escape.
Thieves broke into the Louvre Museum in Paris, stealing priceless jewels from the Apollo Gallery using tools and fleeing on scooters, in a highly organized seven-minute operation; some stolen items were abandoned nearby, and authorities are investigating.
Thieves disguised as construction workers broke into the Louvre Museum in Paris, stealing valuable jewelry with historical significance, including pieces once owned by Napoleon, before escaping on motorcycles. The museum was closed for investigation, and the theft is considered brazen and significant due to the items' inestimable value.
Seattle police arrested Patrick Maisonet in connection with a home invasion robbery at Macklemore's residence, where attackers stole championship rings and personal items; the suspect has a violent criminal history and was linked to stolen items found at a jewelry store.
Thieves in Seattle conducted a rapid smash-and-grab robbery at a jewelry store, stealing approximately $2 million worth of jewelry, watches, and gold in about 90 seconds, and fleeing the scene before police arrived.
A group of masked thieves stole $2 million worth of jewelry from Menashe and Sons in Seattle in just 90 seconds, using hammers, Taser, and bear spray, and fleeing in a car; no injuries reported, and the store plans to close temporarily.
Lucy Roberts, a jewelry shop manager in the UK, stole approximately $170,000 worth of jewelry, flaunted her loot in selfies on social media, and was caught after returning from a cruise. She was sentenced to 28 months in prison for theft and related frauds.
A woman in the UK was sentenced to 28 months in prison for jewelry theft after selfies taken on a cruise, showing her 'dripping in diamonds,' led to her arrest and conviction for stealing over £124,000 worth of jewelry from her former employer.