Thieves steal more than $200,000 in antique props from the set of Netflix’s ‘The Crown’
DONCASTER, England – Police are investigating a heist on the set of the popular Netflix drama “The Crown,” after several props worth thousands of dollars were stolen.
Netflix confirmed the theft to The Independent, saying that items worth 150,000 pounds (approximately $200,850) were stolen from the set of their show overnight Wednesday, Feb. 16. Netflix told The Independent the theft was believed to have happened during the show’s final week of production.
More than 350 items were taken in the heist, including a replica Fabergé egg, a dressing table, crystal glassware, and silver and gold candelabras, Variety reported.
In a statement to Reuters, a spokesperson for Netflix said, “We can confirm the antiques have been stolen and we hope that they are found and returned safely. Replacements will be sourced, there is no expectation that filming will be held up.”
A spokesperson for the South Yorkshire police told Variety, “It is reported that three vehicles containing props used in film and TV were broken into and a number of items taken. Officers investigated the incident but all existing lines of enquiry have now been exhausted. The case has been filed pending any new lines of enquiry.”
Netflix has released four seasons of “The Crown,” and says season five will premiere this year.
