Graff Diamonds robbery – London ($65 million)

The Graff Diamonds robbery took place on 6 August 2009 when two men posing as customers entered the Graff Diamonds outlet in New Bond Street, London. They stole jewellery worth nearly $65 million. The thieves stole 47 items of jewelry in 3 minutes, consisting of diamond rings, bracelets, necklaces and wristwatches. The robbers were traced via their cell

phone which they left in haste in an abandoned car. Police searched the flats of the robbers and recovered a $789 250 blue diamond ring wrapped in clingfilm and hidden in a pot of face cream. The master mind behind the robbery, Aman Kassaye, was found guilty. On August 7, 2010 he was sentenced to 23 years in prison. Three other men Solomun Beyene, Clinton Mogg, and Thomas were each jailed for 16 years after also being convicted of conspiracy to rob.

Graff Diamond Robbery, London