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Anthony France

Russian Instagram model has London home ransacked by thief who broke in through window

Alla Bruletova shared images of the break-in - (bruletova_ / Instagram)

A Russian model known as the “Bentley Girl” has had her central London home ransacked by burglars.

Alla Bruletova, 25, shared images of the break-in with her 2.6 million Instagram followers and said: “Never expected to be the victim.”

Pictures show shattered window glass on top of a chest, and a pile of clothes on the floor after a raider forced their way into the property.

The 5ft 2in model said: “Someone on the street noticed a thief trying to break in through the window and called the cops.

“Shoutout to London police for acting super fast.

“Stay safe, everyone.

“Thank you Metropolitan Police for keeping me safe.”

Alla Bruletova has posted several pictures on social media showing the interior of a London apartment (bruletova_ / Instagram)

Ms Bruletova has posted several pictures on social media showing the interior of an apartment in the capital. One shot taken outside, clearly displays a door number.

The former child gymnast got into modelling aged 13.

A July 2023 promotional video for a Bentley car dealership in Russia went viral and amassed five million views on its first day and inspired countless parodies online.

Ms Bruletova is seen gently caressed parts of the car — the grille, door handle, steering wheel — while repeatedly whispering the luxury brand’s name in sultry tones.

She also taps her nails on the Bentley badge, uses indicators and starts the engine.

Ms Bruletova previously launched her own brand LookForever, but the business has since closed down.

Met Deputy Commissioner Matt Jukes said: “Our intelligence and data-led approach to tackle the crimes that matter most to Londoners – such as shoplifting, robbery and anti-social behaviour – is already working.

“We’re arresting 1,000 more criminals each month, neighbourhood crime is down 19 per cent and we’ve solved 163 per cent more shoplifting cases this year.

“In 32 of the hardest hit areas, we’re working with the community, councils, businesses and partners, to focus our resources and bear down on prolific offenders and gangs who blight too many neighbourhoods across the capital.”

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