At least two people broke into a luxury villa belonging to one of Sweden’s wealthiest business families during the weekend. They allegedly removed a safe but abandoned it inside their getaway car during a police pursuit.
The burglary happened at an exclusive address in western Sweden during the night leading into Sunday, 2 August. No suspects had been arrested when TV4 Nyheterna reported the case on Wednesday evening.
Swedish luxury villa burglary prompts pursuit
Police were alerted by a private individual who reported activity at the property. Several patrols were sent to the address.
According to TV4’s sources, one police officer later saw a vehicle matching the description of the suspected getaway car. The driver refused to stop, leading police to begin a pursuit.
The people inside eventually abandoned the vehicle and escaped on foot. Police carried out a search of the area but did not find them.
“There is no suspect or person in custody in the case,” Tamara Fuentes, a police spokesperson in Region West, told TV4. The quotation has been translated from Swedish.
Abandoned safe found inside car
The stolen safe remained inside the abandoned vehicle. TV4 reported that its contents may have been worth a considerable amount, although this information has not been confirmed publicly.
It is also unclear whether the contents were still inside when police recovered the car. Police have not provided details about what the safe contained or whether any other property was taken.
TV4 described the homeowner as a billionaire entrepreneur connected to a well-known company with operations in several European countries. The person’s name was not published.
An unnamed source told the broadcaster that police were examining whether the burglary had been specifically directed at the homeowner. According to that account, the offenders appeared to know where the safe was located.
Police have not confirmed that theory.
Police confirm burglary investigation
Fuentes said police could confirm that a report had been filed concerning burglary and theft.
“I can confirm that we have received a report of burglary theft. The preliminary investigation is confidential,” she told TV4. The quotation has been translated from Swedish.
No information has been released about possible security-camera recordings, forensic evidence or the ownership of the abandoned vehicle.
TV4 said it had contacted the business owner for comment. No response was included in the original report.
