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10-11-2006, 18:41
Two mastertapes for television programme The Bill have been stolen from ITV, along with two editing machines worth £10,000.
The ironic burglary took place at the TV station's studio in Merton, South West London.
The thief was reportedly wearing a high visibility jacket and followed a real worker into the editing room, before taking the machines and being driven off in a van parked outside the studio.
ITV bosses were apparently fuming when they heard the news. An insider told The Sun: "It's not just the expense, it's the disruption to filming. It's embarrassing as we're supposed to have a good handle on how thieves operate."
The police confirmed that no arrests have been made as yet.
The ironic burglary took place at the TV station's studio in Merton, South West London.
The thief was reportedly wearing a high visibility jacket and followed a real worker into the editing room, before taking the machines and being driven off in a van parked outside the studio.
ITV bosses were apparently fuming when they heard the news. An insider told The Sun: "It's not just the expense, it's the disruption to filming. It's embarrassing as we're supposed to have a good handle on how thieves operate."
The police confirmed that no arrests have been made as yet.