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Fabergé Egg Theft
Enzo Conticello was sentenced to two years and three months for stealing a handbag containing a Fabergé egg and watch set valued at up to £2.2 million.
“- Published An "opportunistic" thief who stole a handbag containing an emerald-encrusted Fabergé egg and watch set worth up to £2”
The theft occurred in the smoking area of the Dog and Duck pub in Soho, London.
Conticello took the bag placed on the ground between Dawson's legs and handed it over to buy drugs, unaware of the true value.
The Fabergé egg and watch remain missing.
He was linked to the theft after attempting to use Dawson's stolen bank cards within minutes.
Conticello was arrested in Belfast in November 2025 for unrelated theft offences.
Investigation and Arrest
CCTV showed Conticello stealing the bag and attempting to steal another rucksack.
He used the stolen bank cards to buy cigarettes and other goods.
Police attempted to arrest him at his last known address but were unable to locate him.
Conticello was circulated as wanted and arrested by the PSNI in Belfast.
A second man was arrested and accepted a caution.
Detective Constable Arben Morina said Conticello thought nothing of helping himself to someone else's possessions.
Value and Rarity
The Fabergé egg and watch were part of a limited edition run of seven matching sets.
The set had been on display at a work event earlier in the evening.
Insurers paid out £106,700 to the drinks company for the loss.
The egg is around 10cm high, green and gold in color.
Three of the seven sets had been sold for between £1.5 million and £2.2 million.
Conticello's defense argued he did not realize the items were valuable.
