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Alleged £100,000 Watch Theft Leads to Trial Set for 2029
9/8/2026, 3:55:46 AM
The Alleged Theft and Adjourned Trial
A London court has postponed the trial of Rachid Bouchibane, 27, who is accused of stealing a luxury Patek Philippe Aquanaut watch valued at £100,000 from actor-producer Alexander Johnson, 39. The alleged robbery occurred on June 10, 2024, in Westminster while Johnson was riding a Lime rental bike home from an acting audition. During a hearing at Southwark Crown Court, Judge Alexander Milne KC ordered the case to be adjourned, with the trial now scheduled to begin on January 22, 2029. Bouchibane was released on bail under the condition that he remain at his Hornsey residence each night.
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Timeline of Proceedings
Details of the Stolen Watch
The watch in question is a Patek Philippe Aquanaut, a model known for its high-end craftsmanship and market value. Johnson previously described the piece as worth £100,000 in an interview with the Mirror, noting that it was taken while he was traveling through Mayfair.
Legal Status and Conditions
Bouchibane has pleaded not guilty to the robbery charge. The bail condition requires him to live and sleep at his Hornsey home each night. No further statements from the parties or additional legal actions have been reported.
