"While employed as a 'casual shift worker' at the Royal Albert Hall, he stole approximately 13,000 worth of equipment between April and June 2025. The 35-year-old was then fired, but the Royal Albert Hall, in Kensington, security did not deactivate his access card, the court heard."
"Williams discovered his card still worked to access the storage cupboard when he attended the concert hall for an appeal against his firing, and went on to steal another 31,000 worth of the same equipment on August 8 2025. Police arrested him in October last year and found 'numerous microphones and microphone holders' at his home."
"Williams was sentenced to six months' imprisonment for theft and a further 13 months for burglary, both suspended for 18 months. He is also expected to complete 150 hours of unpaid work, 20 days of rehabilitation activity, and pay 8,400 back to the Royal Albert Hall over the next two years."
Calvin Williams, a 35-year-old casual shift worker at the Royal Albert Hall, stole approximately £13,000 worth of equipment between April and June 2025 while employed. After his dismissal, the venue failed to deactivate his access card, allowing him to return and steal an additional £31,000 worth of microphones and accessories on August 8, 2025. Police arrested him in October and discovered numerous stolen items at his home. In total, 58 microphones and accessories valued at £42,319.33 were taken. Williams admitted to theft and burglary, receiving a 19-month suspended sentence comprising six months for theft and 13 months for burglary. He must complete 150 hours of unpaid work, 20 days of rehabilitation activity, and repay £8,400 to the Royal Albert Hall over two years.
Read at www.standard.co.uk
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