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Burglars allegedly raced off with $67 million worth of jewelry stolen from the mansion of a Formula 1 heiress who lives near Kensington Palace on one of London’s most exclusive streets when the family was away on holiday Friday night.
Detective Sgt. Matthew Pountney, of London’s Metropolitan Police Service, said security officers within the building had alerted the agency about “three males being present inside the property,” and that “a fast-paced investigation is under way to locate the suspects and missing items,” reports theBBC.
Jay Rutland and Tamara Ecclestone.David M. Benett/Getty
“At this time we are investigating this as an isolated burglary and we are retaining an open mind around other lines of inquiry,” said Pountney.
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“I can sadly confirm there has been a home invasion,” said a spokesman for Ecclestone, according to the BBC. “Internal security are co-operating with police in this matter.”
Tamara Ecclestone.Mike Marsland/Getty
According toThe Sun, items taken from two safes in the couple’s home included rings and earrings as well as a $107,000 Cartier bangle that had been a wedding gift.
A view of the security gates at Palace Green, the location of Tamara Ecclestone’s home in Kensington.Leon Neal/Getty
The source added: “Whoever did this was in the house for 50 minutes in total and had time to smash open the safes that are hidden in Tamara’s dressing room and Jay’s dressing room. Neither would be easy to find.”
Forbesmagazine reported that the gated home at No. 8 Kensington Palace Garden is across the street from Kensington Palace, home toPrince William,Kate Middletonand their three children George, Charlotte and Louis.
source: people.com
