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Beckhams theft: new arrest

1 month ago 15th Oct 15:00

David and Victoria Beckham's cleaners' son has been arrested on suspicion of stealing from the couple.

Gareth Emmett, 25, was held by officers at an Essex police station on Monday night (13.10.08) and quizzed about his alleged involvement in a scam which has seen a number of personal items taken from the pair's Hertfordshire home and posted on auction website eBay.

He was later released on bail but must return to the police station next month.

His detainment comes around 24 hours after his parents June and Eric Emmet were taken into custody to answer questions on the same allegations. All three suspects have been bailed until November 22.

The thefts were discovered when a friend of Victoria's parents, Tony and Jackie Adams, alerted them to internet listings for items including soccer boots worn by David and some of the former Spice Girl star's designer clothes.

It is understood detectives investigating the case have discovered an 'electronic' paper trail linking the missing items that have appeared on eBay to the Emmetts' home in Nazeing, Essex.

However, June and Eric - who have worked for David, 33, and Victoria, 34, for over 10 years - vehemently deny stealing from their famous employers.

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