London, January 1, 2025: The victims of a £10 million jewellery heist in a London mansion are offering rewards totalling £1.5 million to catch the thief and recover their stolen valuables. The raid occurred on December 7 at a residence on the exclusive Avenue Road, near Primrose Hill.
Among the stolen items are high-profile pieces, including two De Beers butterfly diamond rings, pink sapphire earrings by Katherine Wang, and a gold, diamond, and sapphire necklace from Van Cleef. The haul also included £150,000 worth of designer handbags and £5,000 in cash. Some items, such as a bracelet spelling “Shafira,” are unique and easily identifiable. Many of the items belong to Shafira Huang, who was recently seen wearing an Elsa Schiaparelli ensemble during Paris Fashion Week.
The homeowners, working with the Metropolitan Police, are offering a £500,000 reward for information leading to the thief’s arrest and conviction. Additionally, they are pledging 10% of the value of any recovered jewellery, potentially bringing the total reward to £1.5 million.
A family spokesperson described the burglary as a “pre-planned professional job,” noting that the thief narrowly avoided encountering a staff member by just 63 seconds. They confirmed all windows in the house were closed at the time of the incident.
The raid occurred between 5:00 and 5:30 PM GMT, with the suspect gaining entry through a second-floor window. The man is described as white, in his late 20s to early 30s, and wearing a dark hoodie, cargo pants, a grey baseball cap, and a face covering.
Avenue Road, known for its luxurious properties linking the Swiss Cottage and Regent’s Park areas, has become the backdrop for this shocking crime. The victims, whom the spokesperson called “an absolutely lovely family,” hope the substantial reward will lead to the recovery of their treasures and the apprehension of the culprit.
The Metropolitan Police continues its investigation, urging anyone with information about the crime or the stolen items to come forward. Many of the missing pieces are distinctive, increasing the likelihood of their identification.
