Police search for gang behind £2m Ted Lasso home thefts in London

Police in London are searching for a gang that has targeted four luxury homes featured in the Apple TV+ series 'Ted Lasso,' with the first burglary occurring on November 2. Among the victims is rock musician Richard Ashcroft, whose property was ransacked on December 29, resulting in the loss of approximately £1 million worth of valuables. Residents fear the homes were specifically chosen due to their association with the show, prompting speculation that the criminals had likely viewed the program. The gang is suspected of being professional burglars, as they managed to steal a bolted-down safe containing nearly £400,000 in jewelry from one home while its occupants were away. Following a failed attempt to break into another property used in the series, the group has left locals feeling unsafe and anxious about future burglaries. The police are actively investigating the incidents and have linked the break-ins, believing they are connected to a team of criminals from South America.