Suitcase filled with £1m of gems stolen from train

A jewellery dealer had a suitcase containing £1 million worth of gems stolen from him on a train in London.

British Transport Police are investigating the theft from the 35-year-old which happened last Wednesday.

The dealer told officers he had boarded the 7.03pm service at Euston to travel to Birmingham New Street with a bag containing more than 40 gems including rubies, emeralds, and sapphires – together worth more than £1 million.

He said he put his suitcase on a luggage rack, but when the train arrived at Rugby the bag was missing.

Detectives believe the suitcase was likely stolen from the train before it left Euston Station.

Police are keen to speak to a dark haired man seen on CCTV images who appears to be talking on his phone.

Investigating officer Detective Sergeant Nick Thompson said: “I’d also like to hear from anyone who was on board the train or at Euston Station on Wednesday evening, who may have seen a man acting suspiciously.

“The large black suitcase contained more than 40 gems such as rubies, emeralds and sapphires.”