Million-Dollar Heist: The Hunt for the London Mansion Burglar

A burglar broke into a London mansion, stealing over USD 13.2 million in jewellery and cash while the owners, an Instagram influencer and her developer husband, were away. The robber evaded employees and a housekeeper who nearly encountered him. The homeowners have offered a substantial reward for information leading to an arrest.

A high-stakes burglary is unfolding in London, as authorities search for a suspect who made off with over USD 13.2 million in valuables, including jewellery and designer handbags, from an occupied mansion. The theft occurred while the owners, noted as an Instagram influencer and her developer spouse, were away, though staff were present.

The dramatic incident, captured on surveillance cameras, nearly led to a confrontation between the intruder and a housekeeper. Det. Constable Paulo Roberts remarked on the audacity of the crime, emphasizing the unknown weapon the burglar carried during the heist.

The stolen goods include a 10.73-carat diamond ring among other high-value items. To incentivize leads, the homeowners are offering rewards totaling USD 6,28,000, plus 10% of any recovered assets. Authorities revealed that the suspect accessed the home through a second-floor window.

(With inputs from agencies.)