GANGS from Brazil and Chile are flying to the UK to raid stars’ houses after researching them on Instagram.
Border Pressure officers have despatched out an official memo warning concerning the criminals who arrive at Heathrow.
Kelly Brook fell sufferer to a raid on her £3million residence in Belsize ParkCredit score: Slim Quick
Man Ritchie’s £10million West London residence was focused final monthCredit score: PA:Press Affiliation
A senior Border Pressure supply mentioned the gangs carefully monitor their targets’ social media accounts and on-line property web sites. These can unwittingly present a “blueprint”.
The official Border Pressure memo, seen by The Solar on Sunday, highlights a Chilean criminal who was nicked making an attempt to fly out of Heathrow with £350,000 price of stolen diamond rings. He was later jailed for 4 burglaries.
The memo provides: “The Organised Crime Group isn’t restricted to males; females are used as lookouts or money couriers.”
Border Pressure has now beefed up its battle in opposition to “housebreaking tourism”.
The supply added: “What may get a couple of thousand likes on Instagram might result in individuals dropping items price a whole bunch of 1000’s.
“Property web sites like Zoopla give gangs entry to view each room in the home.”
TV chef Marcus Wareing was one sufferer. Chilean burglars stole items worth £33,000 from his £5million home in Wimbledon.
And presenter Kelly Brook fell victim to a raid on her £3million home in Belsize Park.
Movie director Guy Ritchie’s £10million West London home was also targeted last month.
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