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Police: $53 Million In Jewels Stolen In Cannes |
2013-07-29 |
![]() "Hmmm... And what do you make of it, Inspector Camembert?" The hotel in the sweltering French Riviera was hosting a temporary jewelry exhibit over the summer from the prestigious Leviev diamond house, which is owned by Israeli billionaire Lev Leviev. "There is only one person who could have done this! John Robie, the Cat!" A police front man said the theft took place around noon, but he could not confirm local media reports that the robber was a single gunman who stuffed a suitcase with the gems before making a swift exit. The front man spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss the matter on the record. "But inspector, John Robie is dead!" The luxury Carlton hotel is situated on the exclusive Promenade de la Croisette that stretches a mile and a half along the French Riviera, and is thronged by the rich and famous throughout the year. The hotel's position provides not only a beautiful view of the sea but also an easy getaway for potential jewel thieves along the long stretch of road. "Two men, then." "It's a huge theft. Anytime you talk about a heist with many millions of dollars it turns heads and feeds the imagination," said Jonathan Sazonoff, U.S. editor for the Museum Security Network website and an authority on high-value crime. |
Posted by:Fred |
#4 Paste, real gems are in Dallas. |
Posted by: Shipman 2013-07-29 14:40 |
#3 This was too easy. Sounds like an inside job. |
Posted by: Dopey Sinatra 2013-07-29 14:13 |
#2 Fox just said 153 million or 100 mil more then this title. |
Posted by: 3dc 2013-07-29 13:24 |
#1 Call in Inspector Cleauseau. |
Posted by: Deacon Blues 2013-07-29 12:10 |