Netflix’s Lupin suffers £250k robbery just days after horror burglary from The Crown set

NETFLIX'S Lupin has had £250k worth of equipment stolen just days after horror burglary from The Crown set.

The robbery occurred last month while filming for the third series of the French thriller took place in residential suburb of Nanterre, near Paris.

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Lupin follows the story of a janitor named Assane Diophis who starts stealing stuff to try and get pay back on the Pellegrini family for sending his dad to prison.

According to , around 20 people who had their identities hidden by covering their faces broke onto set after setting off fireworks.

Netflix told the publication: "There was an incident on Feb. 25 while filming the upcoming season of Lupin.

"Our cast and crew are safe and there were no injuries.” 

Filming for the highly-anticipated series resumed three days later and an investigation has been launched by the authorities.

Lupin premiered on the popular streaming service in January 2021.

The show was divided into two parts and has a total of 10 episodes.

The first five aired on January 8, which were followed by the next instalment in June 2021.

Then in November last year it was confirmed that production for the third season was underway.

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The devastating robbery comes after £150k worth of jewels were stolen off from Netflix's The Crown set.

During filming for the fifth season is currently underway, and thieves managed to get hold of 200 objects.

South Yorkshire Police confirmed in a statement: "Police were called at 4.30pm on Wednesday 16 February following a report of theft from vehicles at Pastures Road, Doncaster.

"Officers investigated the incident but all existing lines of inquiry have now been exhausted. The case has been filed pending any new lines of inquiry."

The Crown first follows the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.

The drama aired in 2016 and has gone on to have four successful series.

The last series premiered in November 2020 and fans have been eagerly awaiting the fifth, which is due to air later this year.