Dermot O’Leary says thief who stole his wedding ring could soon to be caught

Dermot O’Leary has said the jewel thief who stole his wedding ring could soon be caught.

Last month the TV star, 47, who is wed to Dee Koppang, took to Twitter and Instagram to reveal that his bag was stolen while he worked out at a gym in West London and to ask his followers to help if they had any information.

And during an appearance on The One Show on Tuesday evening the presenter shared more on the terrible ordeal and how the thief’s identity has been discovered due to social media.

“I had my locker raided while I was at an exercise class and he took my whole bag which contained my wedding ring, which I had taken off because it can get snagged and so forth, and my crucifix and my watch,” he told during the interview.

Revealing that the authorities now know who took his things, he added: “Anyway, thanks to Instagram, we know who he is – I won’t say his name cause shenanigans is hopefully happening so fingers crossed we catch him before he does it to anyone else.”

After Dermot’s items were nabbed he tweeted: “Sadly this was my wedding ring & bag that was stolen.

“I’m sure I won’t see them again, but I’d really like it if he didn’t have the opportunity to steal yours.

“Please have a good look at the picture & if you recognise him call 101 ref 6195/21aug Dx @MPSWestminster @metpoliceuk.”

Westminster police also posted a picture of the suspect from CCTV footage as they appealed for information on his identity.

Dermot shared the police force’s post about the crime and their picture of the suspect.

The police tweeted: “Do you recognise this man?

“We wish to speak to him re theft of a bag from a gym in Mortimer Street W1 on 13 Aug.

“Items stolen include a wedding ring etched on inner side with ’14/9/12 Team KO’.

“Pls call police on 101 ref 6195/21aug with any info about the man or the stolen ring.”

Dermot also shared an appeal on his Instagram account.

Alongside the picture of the suspect, he wrote: “PLEASE SHARE… I know there are more important things happening in the world right now, but last week my bag (with my wedding ring in it) was stolen from a locked locker at ‘Psycle’ on Mortimer St. London.

“I’m not after any special preferential treatment.

“I’m not the victim of a violent crime, and even though no-one should have to – I can handle all the impersonal items being stolen (the wallet, phone, watch, keys etc.) but this man stole my wedding ring & gold crucifix.

“Something that would mean nothing to him – but everything to me.

“I’ve made peace with the knowledge that I’ll probably never see these cherished items again, but I’d really like it if you, your loved ones, or anyone else you know, didn’t have to go through the same ordeal of having your personal items stolen by this man.”

He then appealed for anyone with more information about the suspect to contact the police.

Dermot continued: “Please share, retweet and get his face everywhere, so he doesn’t get to steal your most treasured possessions.

“Thank you. Dermot. x.”

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