Second-hand
The Brand Collector burgled for third time in as many years

By Noëmie Leclercq

Published on 21.04.2026 at 05:00 GMT Reading time 2 min

Thieves have once again pilfered the stocks of one of the leading players in the pre-owned luxury market.

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Second-hand
The Brand Collector burgled for third time in as many years