Two wealthy British women had their holiday turn into a nightmare when a burglar ransacked their room in a luxury Saint-Tropez hotel and stole 11 Birkin bags, jewellery French media has claimed
The same hotel, which was not named in the report, has reportedly been plagued with several break-ins this summer, in which moneyed guests have lost thousands of pounds in cash and prized possessions.
Unverified reports quote a friend claiming the pair had arrived at the hotel in the coastal town on the French Riviera at around 5pm on Tuesday before going on a stroll at 8pm until around midnight.
‘When they returned, the room was ransacked, the door to the private terrace broken, the wall safe ripped out,’ said their friend, Sabrina.
‘They don’t even have their passports any more. It’s a vacation that’s turning into a nightmare.’
It is understood that a complaint about the incident was filed to authorities on Wednesday.
Following the raid, the women approached hotel security, who reportedly did not detect an intruder.
‘As luck would have it, no one heard anything,’ Sabrina said.
During the raid the thieves reportedly took 11 Hermès Birkin bags, Patek Philippe watches, Dior luggage, Van Cleef & Arpels jewellery, and Cartier pieces including an engagement ring, Var Matin reports.
Around €15,000 (£13,000) was also stolen alongside bank cards.
The total amount lost is thought to be close to 1 million euros (£867,000).
The women are reportedly shocked that the luxury hotel did not have better security and are now on their way back home after a disappointing holiday.
‘Hotels that claim to be 5-star should have a more developed security system,’ their spokesman said. ‘It’s a shame. It tarnishes the image of France and the village of Saint-Tropez.’
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