The former Spice Girl discovered the break-in at her Notting Hill flat on her return from a weekend in Paris with British pop star Robbie Williams. The burglars were reported to have taken STG80,000 of goods, including her new computer, a stereo and jewellery. The Sun tabloid reported that the stolen items included a necklace once owned by Hollywood star Elizabeth Taylor that Halliwell had bought at an auction. Halliwell was said to be staying in a London hotel until the flat was redecorated. Some newspapers speculated that the break-in might have been the work of a stalker or someone with a personal grudge against the singer because of her friendship with Williams, but such suggestions have been dismissed.
Police believe there is nothing sinister about the break-in.
Mr Hackford said. An inquiry had been launched into the break-in but police so far have declined to give details. The Age Company Ltd 2001. Any unauthorised use, copying or mirroring is prohibited.