A THIEF who stole a handbag was stunned to find it contained a Fabergé egg and watch worth over £2million.
Enzo Conticello, 29, lifted the bag from drinks boss Rosie Dawson in a pub.
He used her credit card to buy drinks, ciggies and other goods at nearby shops.
Ms Dawson’s laptop was also stolen.
However, the antique egg and watch from Russian jewellers Fabergé are still missing.
A court heard Conticello, of no fixed address, sidled up to Ms Dawson as she drank in London’s Soho in November 2024.
He was eventually arrested by Met Police detectives in Belfast last month.
Conticello admitted theft and three frauds by false representation at Southwark crown court.
He did not enter a plea to a charge of concealing criminal property.
Judge Martin Griffith told him: “It must have been rather a surprise when you saw that egg.
“What you did with it, I do not know at the moment.”
The luxury items are owned by Ms Dawson’s employer, The Craft Irish Whiskey Co.
Police are still investigating.
A further hearing has been set for March 6.
