Housekeepers for David and Victoria Beckham were arrested on October 10, 2008, for suspicion of theft after Victoria's parents, Tony and Jackie Adams, recognized items being offered for sale on an online auction site as belonging to their daughter and son-in-law.Telegraph: Housekeepers arrested for 'theft' (October 13, 2008)
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"They were most personal and sentimental items collected by Victoria and David during their time abroad. Some of the things were given to them as presents and are unique because they were specially made for them. They include mostly small but expensive trinkets and some pieces which were on decorative display. Together they add up to quite a high value. It seems that the property was being offered on the website to the highest bidder, and obviously it may have had the Beckham pedigree attached."—Unnamed sourceTelegraph: Housekeepers arrested for 'theft' (October 13, 2008)
"We are currently investigating an allegation of theft from a private address in Sawbridgeworth. A 56-year-old woman from Essex and a 55-year-old man, also from Essex, have been arrested in connection with this incident and are currently on police bail."—Police sourceTelegraph: Housekeepers arrested for 'theft' (October 13, 2008)
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Housekeepers that worked in the Beckham's Sawbridgeworth, Herts, home were arrested on October 10, 2008Telegraph: Housekeepers arrested for 'theft' (October 13, 2008)
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The Beckham's home, known as the "Beckingham Palace," is taken care of by staff hired by the couple when they are awayTelegraph: Housekeepers arrested for 'theft' (October 13, 2008)
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Victoria's parents alerted authorities after recognizing some of the Beckham's personal belongings on an auction site onlineTelegraph: Housekeepers arrested for 'theft' (October 13, 2008)
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Many of the stolen items were sentimental items collected by the BeckhamsTelegraph: Housekeepers arrested for 'theft' (October 13, 2008)
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The items for sale online were traced back to a 56-year-old woman and a 55-year-old man from Nazeing, EssexMail Online: Housekeepers Arrested (October 13, 2008)
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The suspects are currently on police bailMail Online: Housekeepers Arrested (October 13, 2008)
