Police release CCTV after burglary at Rita Ora's north London home

The star was reportedly shaken after thieves targeted her north London home
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Jamie Bullen21 December 2015
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Detectives investigating a burglary at Rita Ora’s north London home have released CCTV images in a bid to trace the men wanted in connection with the raid.

Thieves broke into the star’s £1.3 million home in Kensal Rise between 5am and 6am on Saturday, November 28.

The Voice and X Factor star was away on the morning of the raid but a relative is said to have been asleep upstairs as burglars made repeated trips in and out of the home, according to police.

Two men reportedly made off with cash and jewellery during the raid. Police confirmed “personal items” were taken.

Suspects: Police have released CCTV images of the men they would like to speak to following the raid
Met Police

The 25-year-old was said to have been left so shaken by the break-in that she has since upped security at the home.

The suspects fled the scene shortly before 6am when one of them disturbed someone inside the house, causing them to scream.

Police today released CCTV images of the men they would like to trace about the raid.

The suspect who was seen during the burglary was described as dark skinned, possibly of Arabic descent. He was wearing a dark jacket with a fur lined hood.

DC Karen Beck, who is leading the investigation for Brent CID, said: "Burglary is a very intrusive crime, and all the more distressing when an occupant actually comes face to face with the burglar.

"We are appealing for anyone who recognises the men in the two images to contact us.

"We are also keen to hear from anyone who may have seen these men in or around the area, before or after the burglary."

The break-in took place six days before thieves broke in to fellow her fellow X-Factor judge Simon Cowell's mansion in Holland Park while he while he was asleep upstairs with his partner Lauren Silverman and their 21-month-old son Eric.

Anyone with any information that could assist police is asked to call DC Karen Beck on 020 8733 3384 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org.

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