Actor and former Man V Food star Adam Richman has claimed that he and his crew had their possessions stolen at a motorway services in London.
The American presenter, 50, is in the UK filming season two of Adam Richman Eats Britain, and stopped at a service station in Barnet with production staff.
He claimed they’d been away from the van for less than five minutes and it was ‘completely cleaned out’ when they returned.
He added: ‘All of the filming equipment is gone. Both of my suitcases with all of my possessions are gone.
‘(My) backpack with my laptop and all of my medications are gone. And to make matters worse, because I have trackers on some of my possessions, and because of my laptop, I can see where these things are.’
As well as his medication and tech items, Adam revealed that the last birthday card his late father gave him and a book given by his mother that he wanted to be buried with were also taken.
Adam said he was returning from Birmingham, when the incident happened at London Gateway Services on the M1.
During multiple posts, he also revealed the locations where he tracked his items, including a laptop, to and offered a reward for anyone helping them being returned.
He later appeared to reverse his position, and cautioned followers saying: ‘Everyone! Please do not attempt to personally intervene or find my items yourselves!
‘I don’t want any harm to come to anyone!’
A Met Police spokeswoman said: ‘Police were called at (2.49pm) on Wednesday, October 23 following reports of a theft from a van at London Gateway Services on the M1.
‘Items including cameras and laptops were stolen.
‘Officers are continuing inquiries. No arrests have been made at this stage.
‘Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote CAD4451/23OCT.’
Adam shot to fame in the UK when he starred in eating-challenge show Man V Food in 2008.
It featured him taking on incredible eating challenges around the world, including the ultimate cheesesteak challenge, taking on the spiciest chilli pepper in the world, and tackling a 48ounce steak in 20 minutes.
The show lasted for four seasons until 2012, with the final one retitled to Man V Food Nation.
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He was also a judge on ITV’s BBQ Champ, hosted by Myleene Klass, and presented Adam Richman’s Best Sandwich in America.