Overview
- Investigators say more than 70 items worth about $10 million were taken, including jewellery, handbags and a single watch valued at roughly $5 million.
- The missing pieces include a Richard Mille RM 88 Smiley and a Patek Philippe 5711 Tiffany, with listings indicating a combined value of about $8.5 million.
- The four men were arrested in Sydney on October 19, extradited to the ACT on October 21, and charged with aggravated burglary, with police alleging intent to commit theft and joint commission theft.
- Police are working with New South Wales and French authorities, and some stolen goods have been recovered in Europe and returned to Australia.
- The case is scheduled to return to the ACT Magistrates Court in January following the recent lifting of reporting suppressions.