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Tower Heist: $53 million In Gems Stolen From French Rivera Hotel
Somebody really hit a lick this weekend!
$53 million of diamonds and other jewels were stolen Sunday from the Carlton Intercontinental Hotel in Cannes. This is one of Europe’s biggest jewelry heists in recent years, police said.
The hotel in the French Riviera this summer has been hosting an exhibit of jewels from the prestigious Leviev diamond house, which is owned by Israeli billionaire Lev Leviev.
A police spokesman 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 spokesman spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss the matter on the record.
Several police officers were placed in front of the Carlton exhibition room to prevent journalists and photographers gathered at the scene from entering.
The luxury Carlton hotel is situated on the exclusive Promenade de la Croisette that stretches a mile and a half along the French Riviera. The hotel’s position provides not only a beautiful view of the sea, but an easy get away for potential jewel thieves along the long stretch of road.
The jewels were supposed to be on public display until the end of August. It was not immediately clear how many pieces were stolen.
Hotel officials would not comment, and attempts to reach Leviev or his company were not immediately successful.
Source: L.A. Times
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