Summary
A man named Enzo Conticello was sentenced to over two years in prison for stealing a handbag in London. The handbag contained a valuable Fabergé egg and watch set worth up to £2.2 million, which have not been found. Conticello was linked to the theft after trying to use stolen bank cards soon after the crime.
Key Facts
- Enzo Conticello stole a handbag from outside the Dog and Duck pub in Soho, London.
- The bag contained a Fabergé egg and watch set valued at £2.2 million.
- The theft took place on November 7, 2024.
- Conticello pleaded guilty to theft and fraud charges at Southwark Crown Court.
- He used stolen bank cards shortly after taking the handbag.
- Conticello's actions were recorded on CCTV.
- Insurers paid out £106,700 for the loss to the affected company.
- Police have not yet recovered the stolen Fabergé items.
