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Stolen Century-Old Rolls-Royce Recovered After Hotel Theft

Rare vintage vehicle returned following high-profile heist

05 July 2025 · 09:26 UTC

A 100-year-old Rolls-Royce stolen in a daring hotel theft has been successfully recovered and returned to its owner.

The vintage car, valued in the hundreds of thousands, was taken during a break-in at a luxury property, prompting a police investigation that led to its swift retrieval.

Authorities have not disclosed whether arrests were made, but the recovery has been welcomed as a triumph in the protection of British automotive heritage.