$9.8 Million Patek Philippe 'Tiffany' Watch Stolen in Canberra Mansion Heist
In a dramatic heist reminiscent of a movie plot, four French nationals executed a luxury watch burglary in Canberra, stealing items worth over $10 million, including the highly coveted Patek Philippe 5711 'Tiffany' and Richard Mille RM88 'Smiley'. The thieves meticulously planned their operation, traveling from France and renting a Mitsubishi Outlander SUV before breaking into a mansion to steal 70 luxury items, which included rare watches, handbags, and jewelry. While some stolen goods have been recovered in Europe, many high-value items remain missing, raising concerns among watch enthusiasts regarding their irreplaceability. The police managed to apprehend all four suspects after a coordinated investigation, leading to their arrest in a fast-food restaurant in Wentworthville. Despite recovering some items from a rented property in Sydney, several multimillion-dollar watches and other luxury goods continue to elude authorities. The burglary has been described as one of the most significant luxury goods heists in Australian history, highlighting the audacity and precision of the thieves who targeted such rare and valuable possessions.
