Detectives are seeking public assistance following the theft of £10.4 million worth of jewellery in a brazen burglary in Primrose Hill, Camden. The incident occurred on Saturday, December 7, at an address on Avenue Road, NW8, between 5:00 PM and 5:30 PM.
The burglar gained access by climbing to a second-floor window of the property while the residents were away. Alongside the high-value jewellery, the intruder also stole £150,000 worth of Hermes Crocodile Kelly handbags and £15,000 in cash.
Unique and Sentimental Items Stolen
Among the stolen items are several bespoke and highly recognizable pieces, including:
“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 contact the police or Crimestoppers anonymously.”
How to Help
Anyone with information is asked to:
- Call the police on 101 or message @MetCC on X, quoting CAD reference 5775/07DEC.
- Contact Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org.
Authorities are urging vigilance as they work to recover the stolen items and bring the perpetrator to justice.