09-05-2025
James Freedman: I stole a £300k bracelet (and the chancellor's wallet)
James Freedman, 60, is an entertainer best known for his skill as a pickpocket. He has picked the pockets of prime ministers, two chancellors, the governor of the Bank of England and the King (at his request). His hands have been insured for £1 million.
His show James Freedman: Man of Steal in London's West End was a sell-out success and his many TV appearances include presenting a regular slot on the Channel 5 series Police 5, demonstrating how to avoid scams. A consultant on many films, he has taught the secrets of deception to Helena Bonham-Carter, Sir Ben Kingsley, Ian McKellen, Edward Norton and Rachel Weisz, and was a scam consultant on the BBC drama Hustle.
The City of London Police appointed
