Three masked robbers broke into the Northumberland home of UK building tycoon Sir Lawrie Barratt last week and stole £1 million worth of diamond and ruby jewelry.

According to the Daily Mail, the robbers threatened him with a crowbar but did not cause him any physical harm.

The jewelry stolen included four ruby and diamond suites: one consisting of 338 stones – 320 brilliant-cut diamonds and 18 rubies – set in 18 karat white gold; a second 179-stone ruby and diamond suite; a third jewelry suite of 46 diamonds and rubies; and a fourth suite of 31 brilliant-cut diamonds and four cabochon rubies.

One necklace alone was valued at £30,000. Click here to see photos



Police were searching for the suspects, who reportedly spoke in Scottish accents and are believed to be linked to a rain on the home of a Durham racehorse trainer last April.