Jenson Button's wife Brittny Ward has been robbed of designer bags and jewellery worth approximately £250,000 at St Pancras station in London.
The theft occurred in February 2025 when the couple returned from a romantic getaway in Paris.
The thief, identified as Mourad Aid, has since pleaded guilty to the crime at Westminster Magistrates' Court.
Following the incident, which Ward described as "traumatising," the former Playboy star has vowed never to return to London.
Jenson Button's wife Brittny Ward has been robbed of designer bags and jewellery worth approximately £250,000 at St Pancras station in London
The 34-year-old had her Goyard carry-on suitcase stolen in broad daylight while her husband was loading their luggage.
The incident happened on February 13 when the Formula One driver and his wife arrived at St Pancras on the Eurostar around 12:30pm.
Button, 45, had been loading their suitcases into their awaiting chauffeur-driven car when the theft occurred.
The suitcase was stolen in a matter of seconds when the former F1 star turned his back.
Neither of the couple saw the thief take off with Ward's suitcase and only noticed it was missing when Button went to load it into the car.
Ward initially questioned whether she should have put her suitcase in the car herself, noting that her husband is "a little too relaxed."
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A man has pleaded guilty after stealing a suitcase belonging to Jenson Button's wife
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The stolen suitcase contained items valued at a quarter of a million pounds, including two Kelly bags worth around £70,000.
It also held dozens of sentimental items and jewellery from Ward's wedding and the birth of her daughter.
Ward explained that her stylist had packed more than she would usually take, given that she was heading on a Valentine's Day break with her husband.
Just days after the robbery, Ward spotted her stolen items listed online.
"I knew they were mine, because one of the Kelly bags was missing a strap, which I had left it in LA," she said.
Speaking to the Daily Mail, Ward said: "I just started crying, I was a little upset with Jensen because I felt like he kind of dropped the ball a little but it's not his fault someone was watching us."
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She explained that her other half had also fallen victim to a robbery when a bag was stolen from him in a London car park months earlier.
Ward says she had no idea "gangs" were waiting to steal from innocent people.
While people might assume her former Formula One racing husband purchased the luxury items, she insists she worked hard to buy them herself.
The couple now have "no intentions to return to London" as Ward finds it "kind of dark and scary."
The British Transport Police reported that Aid, 41, pleaded guilty to theft at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 19 February 2025, just days after the incident.
He was arrested by plain-clothed officers in the Hatton Garden area on 17 February.
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The police statement detailed how the victim and her husband had reported the theft immediately to a BTP officer at the station.
Ward expressed relief at the outcome, saying she feels thankful to have got justice.
Aid has been remanded in custody until sentencing.
The police described it as a "brazen and opportunistic theft."
Detectives from BTP viewed CCTV footage and identified a man walking into the station with Ward's suitcase around 12:35pm.
The suspect was seen walking back out of the station via the Midland Road exit.
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CCTV images were circulated among local BTP teams, and one officer recognised the man as Mourad Aid.
Despite the actual theft not being captured on camera, police were able to trace Aid through "other investigative opportunities."
Detective Sergeant Marc Farmer noted how the thief "was able to quickly swipe the suitcase without them even noticing."
This highlights "just how sneaky these sorts of criminals really are."
DS Farmer emphasised the importance of "keeping one eye on your belongings at all times" when travelling.
The British Transport Police reminded the public that anyone who witnesses or falls victim to theft on the railway network can text them for free on 61016.
Ward, despite the traumatic experience, expressed gratitude that it wasn't a violent robbery.
