Stolen: Heist of the Century – The True Story of the Antwerp Diamond Robbery

A Real-Life Robbery Unlike Any Other

Stolen: Heist of the Century is a documentary based on a true-crime story about an amazing diamond robbery that stunned the world. In February 2003, a team of professional Italian thieves, now referred to as "The School of Turin," burglarized a highly secured vault in Belgium's renowned diamond area in Antwerp. The vault was reportedly impenetrable, with multiple layers of protection in the form of locks, motion sensors, heat detectors, magnetic alarms, and continuous surveillance cameras. Yet within a single weekend, the burglars were able to make their way inside and pilfer an estimated $100 million in diamonds, gold, and jewels—without ever setting off an alarm.

Stolen: Heist of the Century

The Target That Seemed Impossible

The Antwerp Diamond Centre had the trust of jewelers all over the world. Its safe kept some of the world's most valuable gems. For years, it was arguably the diamond trade's safest location. But the "School of Turin" regarded it as the ultimate test. They spent years rehearsing the robbery—mapping the building, monitoring the routines of the staff, and working out how to slip past each layer of security.

The Weekend of the Big Job

When the moment arrived, the gang pulled off their caper with ease. They dodged cameras, unlocked doors, and tricked the sensors. In the vault, they cracked open over a hundred safe deposit boxes and systematically chose the pieces of greatest value. They were out of there by the close of the weekend, leaving nothing but the appearance of a smooth entry. Monday morning, employees reported to work to find the vault was clean.

The Police Investigation

The Belgian Federal Police launched their investigation promptly, with Detective Patrick Peys in charge. The robbers had covered their tracks immaculately, but tiny errors would cost them dearly. Examiners identified a thrown-away sandwich and remnants of other evidence that led to the perpetrators. Years later, the trail eventually trailed off to the members of the "School of Turin." A few were arrested and convicted, but the stolen gems were never found.

What Makes This Story Interesting

This documentary is not merely about the robbery—it's also about those behind it. It reveals how the robbers coordinated, how they had to trust each other in order to pull it off, and how tiny mistakes can topple even the most brilliant plot. In interviews, police testimony, and re-creations, audiences witness the combination of genius and humanity that enabled the heist to be pulled off and subsequently collapse. Stream on Lookmovie in HD video quality.

A Mystery That Endures

Even years after, the Antwerp diamond robbery is still one of the most legendary robberies of all time. The stolen diamonds keep the mystery going, and the tale continues to provoke intrigue globally. Stolen: Heist of the Century Lookmovie brings audiences the experience of reliving the excitement of the heist, the intrigue of the investigation, and the question forever left in the mind—what has become of the diamonds? For true crime enthusiasts, it's a tale that shows how reality can be more thrilling than fiction.