Man admits to royal jewel theft

NEW YORK - A baggage handler at New York's Kennedy International Airport pleaded guilty yesterday to stealing $500,000 (£318,…

NEW YORK - A baggage handler at New York's Kennedy International Airport pleaded guilty yesterday to stealing $500,000 (£318,000) worth of jewellery belonging to the Duchess of York.

Mr Gilbert Terrero (20), admitted in federal court to stealing a diamond studded necklace and bracelet from the duchess's luggage on board a British Airways jet last December 4th.

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