"Calvin Williams, 35, from Hammersmith, admitted theft and burglary after taking the items from the venue and attempting to sell them online. The Royal Albert Hall reported 58 microphones and associated accessories were stolen, with a total value of 42,319.33."
"Williams initially stole about 13,000 worth of equipment between April and June 2025 while working as a casual shift worker. He was later sacked, but security staff did not deactivate his access card. When Williams returned to the concert hall for an appeal meeting, he discovered he could still enter the storage cupboard."
"Police arrested him in October last year and found numerous microphones and microphone holders at his home. Williams must also complete 150 hours of unpaid work, undertake 20 days of rehabilitation activity, and repay 8,400 to the Royal Albert Hall over the next two years."
Calvin Williams, 35, from Hammersmith, admitted to theft and burglary at the Royal Albert Hall. He initially stole approximately £13,000 worth of equipment between April and June 2025 while employed as a casual shift worker. After his dismissal, security staff failed to deactivate his access card, allowing him to return to the venue. During an appeal meeting visit, Williams discovered he could still access the storage cupboard and subsequently stole a further £31,000 worth of equipment on 8 August 2025. Police arrested him in October and recovered numerous microphones and microphone holders from his home. He was sentenced to six months' imprisonment for theft and 13 months for burglary, both suspended for 18 months, plus 150 hours unpaid work and £8,400 restitution over two years.
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