Theft

Prolific Thief's Extensive Criminal History Revealed in Shocking CCTV Footage

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Jun 11, 2025 — 1 min read

CCTV footage from a coffee shop in west London shows the moment a 27-year-old actress, Genevieve Chenneour, fights off a prolific thief, Zacariah Boulares, as he attempts to steal her mobile phone. The incident, which took place on February 8, is the latest in a string of crimes committed by Boulares, who had previously threatened singer Aled Jones with a machete and stolen a PS17,000 Rolex watch. Boulares' extensive criminal history, including 12 previous convictions relating to 28 offences, was laid bare after he pleaded guilty to stealing Chenneour's phone and assaulting another customer.

Key Takeaways:

Boulares, 18, has a history of violent crime, including threatening singer Aled Jones with a machete and stealing a PS17,000 Rolex watch.
He was locked up for 14 months out of a 24-month sentence after threatening Jones in 2023.
Boulares has committed a spate of crimes, including robbing Chenneour, who plays Clara Livingston in Netflix period drama Bridgerton.
Chenneour showed bravery in fighting off Boulares, describing the incident as "shocking" and stating she felt "constantly on edge" after the attack.
Boulares was remanded into custody and sentencing is scheduled for June 17 at Isleworth Crown Court.
Chenneour's dog was also traumatized by the incident, and she revealed she had previously experienced a concussion before the incident.

Statistics:

Boulares has 12 previous convictions relating to 28 offences.
He was sentenced to 24 months in youth detention for threatening Jones but served only 14 months.
Chenneour was left with a concussion prior to the incident on February 8.
The CCTV footage shows Boulares committing the crime with a navy cap and all-black clothing.
Boulares was arrested on May 29 after pleading guilty to stealing Chenneour's phone and assaulting another customer.

Sources:

CCTV footage from the coffee shop on High Street Kensington
Westminster Magistrates' Court records
Interview with Genevieve Chenneour
Police records of Zacariah Boulares' convictions and sentencing
Source: "Genevieve Chenneour was left feeling 'on edge' after the incident" (unnamed)

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