The Knightsbridge Heist: Part 1 – Inside Valerio Viccei’s £60 Million Robbery - Featuring Detective Dick Leach

Discover the shocking details of the Knightsbridge Heist from 1987, one of the world’s largest robberies. Join Martin Brunt, Helen Fospero, and Dick Leach as they reveal how Valerio Viccei's £60 million heist was foiled. Exclusive insights and true crime storytelling await in this first part of our double episode.

On July 12, 1987, one of the world’s largest robberies took place at the Knightsbridge Safe Deposit Centre in London. Led by the notorious Valerio Viccei, his criminal crew managed to steal an estimated £60 million, making it one of the most audacious heists in history. Known for his dangerous past and playboy lifestyle, Viccei left behind a bloody fingerprint that eventually led to his capture.

In the first part of our "True Criminals" double episode on the Knightsbridge Heist, crime expert Martin Brunt from Sky News and seasoned journalist Helen Fospero sit down with Dick Leach, the detective who played a pivotal role in bringing the mastermind Valerio Viccei to justice.

Listen as they discuss the investigation, hear exclusive insights from Dick Leach, and learn how this daring heist was eventually unraveled. Tune in to this gripping true crime story and discover the secrets behind one of the UK's most infamous robberies.

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