Thief Jailed for £2m Fabergé Egg Heist

The theft occurred outside the Dog and Duck pub in Soho, where the victim, a whiskey firm executive, had left her bag on the floor.

Conticello was caught after being arrested in Belfast following an investigation by the Metropolitan Police.

The emerald-encrusted egg and matching watch were part of a rare set that has since been recovered.

The 29-year-old admitted to the theft, stating he was looking for 'easy money' to buy drugs.

The case has highlighted the risks of carrying high-value items in public spaces and the effectiveness of cross-border police cooperation.