London Thief Sentenced for Stealing Handbag with $3 Million Fabergé Egg
Enzo Conticello, a 29-year-old bag-snatcher, has been sentenced to 27 months in prison by Southwark Crown Court for stealing a designer handbag containing a rare Fabergé egg and watch valued at up to $3 million. The incident occurred in November 2024 in London’s Soho district, where Conticello lifted a Givenchy bag from its owner outside a pub. Unaware of the high-value contents, which belonged to the Craft Irish Whiskey Company, he subsequently traded the bag for drugs. Prosecutors stated that Conticello, who also used the alias Hakin Boudjenoune, was seeking easy cash and was identified after attempting to use the victim’s stolen bank card. He pleaded guilty to theft and fraud in February 2026. While the judge acknowledged his remorse, the Metropolitan Police continue to search for the missing green and gold Fabergé egg and the accompanying rose gold watch. These items are part of an exclusive set that has previously sold for millions at auction. The court noted that recovering financial compensation from Conticello was futile due to his lack of means.
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London Thief Sentenced for Stealing Handbag with $3 Million Fabergé Egg
Enzo Conticello, a 29-year-old bag-snatcher, has been sentenced to 27 months in prison by Southwark Crown Court for stealing a designer handbag containing a rare Fabergé egg and watch valued at up to $3 million. The incident occurred in November 2024 in London’s Soho district, where Conticello lifted a Givenchy bag from its owner outside a pub. Unaware of the high-value contents, which belonged to the Craft Irish Whiskey Company, he subsequently traded the bag for drugs. Prosecutors stated that Conticello, who also used the alias Hakin Boudjenoune, was seeking easy cash and was identified after attempting to use the victim’s stolen bank card. He pleaded guilty to theft and fraud in February 2026. While the judge acknowledged his remorse, the Metropolitan Police continue to search for the missing green and gold Fabergé egg and the accompanying rose gold watch. These items are part of an exclusive set that has previously sold for millions at auction. The court noted that recovering financial compensation from Conticello was futile due to his lack of means.
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