US EditionVacation selfies of a British woman ‘dripping in diamonds’ lead to her arrest for jewelry theft, police say
BEVERLEY, EAST YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND, JUN 24 – Lucy Roberts stole over £124,000 in jewellery by exploiting her managerial role and was sentenced to 28 months after posting selfies wearing stolen items on a cruise, police said.
- Lucy Roberts, 39, a former manager of a high-end jewellery store in Beverley, received a 28-month prison term after admitting to stealing jewellery valued at nearly £125,000.
- The theft occurred between October 2017 and December 2018, after suspicious activities prompted police investigation following reports from the store's area manager.
- Police found 269 stolen items valued at £107,965 at Roberts' home, and she was arrested wearing stolen jewellery and carrying more in her suitcase at Heathrow Airport returning from a holiday.
- According to Detective Sergeant Krista Wilkinson, Roberts flaunted the stolen diamonds in selfies sent to former coworkers, seemingly confident that she had successfully deceived everyone.
- Roberts eventually admitted to the theft after initially denying involvement, and the store welcomed the resolution of the case following years of investigation.
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British Woman Arrested After Flaunting Stolen Jewels In Selfies, Police Say
What kind of thief flaunts the loot in selfies? Apparently, one who thinks she’s untouchable. Lucy Roberts, a 39-year-old former jewelry store manager in the UK, just learned that sparkling arrogance comes with a price.28 months behind bars.Roberts spent a year helping herself to a treasure trove of diamonds, gold, and bespoke jewelry—more than $170,000 worth. She did it under the guise of “working from home,” according to Humberside Police.Her …
The British police have arrested Lucy Roberts, a 39-year-old jewelry manager, after discovering that she had stolen luxury items valued at over £120,000 (about €140,000) during the year she worked at a retail establishment in Beverley, East Yorkshire. The finding came after Roberts herself sent selfis from her cruise vacation, where she appeared covered in jewelry that actually belonged to the store. According to Humberside Police, Roberts often…
The 39-year-old British woman was sentenced to 28 months in prison after pleading guilty to theft by an employee.
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