Jeweller Manager Sentenced to 28 Months for Stealing £124,675 Worth of Jewellery and Cash

Lucy Roberts, a 39-year-old manager at Daniella Draper store in Beverley, has been sentenced to 28 months in prison for stealing over £124,675 worth of diamonds, silver, gold, and bespoke jewellery during her employment. The theft occurred between 2017 and 2018, with Roberts claiming she was sorting stock for the workshop at the time. However, her former colleagues became suspicious and informed the area manager, leading to a police investigation that uncovered a substantial amount of stolen jewellery in her possession.

Key Takeaways:

Lucy Roberts, a 39-year-old jeweller manager, stole over £124,675 worth of jewellery and cash during her employment at Daniella Draper store in Beverley.
The theft occurred between 2017 and 2018, with Roberts initially claiming she was sorting stock for the workshop.
Her former colleagues became suspicious and informed the area manager, leading to a police investigation.
Police discovered thousands of pounds worth of jewellery in boxes beneath Roberts' bed, as well as in cupboards, during a search of her bedroom.
Roberts was detained at Heathrow Airport wearing a "substantial amount" of stolen jewellery and attempting to dispose of it.
She initially denied the allegations but later admitted to theft by an employee at Grimsby Crown Court.
Roberts' sentence was 28 months in prison.

Statistics:

£124,675: Estimated value of jewellery and cash stolen by Lucy Roberts.
269: Number of items worth £107,965 recovered from Roberts' bedroom during a search.
£1,015: Approximate value of stolen items Roberts was wearing when arrested at Heathrow Airport.
22: Number of items worth £13,880 in jewellery found in Roberts' suitcase.
1015 (a small but notable edit): Approximate value of stolen items Roberts was wearing when arrested.

Sources:

Hull Live
Humberside Police