From Jenson Button to Patrick Viera and Richard Hammond: How gangs have targeted celebrities with gas before raiding exclusive holiday properties - as Nick Grimshaw becomes latest victim By Rory Tingle Published: 17:27 BST, 23 August 2024 | Updated: 17:44 BST, 23 August 2024 e-mail View comments Raids on the holiday homes of celebrities by robbers using gas are far from unheard of, with a series of stars targeted over the years. Nick Grimshaw and his 81-year-old mother Eileen recently became the latest victims of the horrific tactic when they were sedated in their Ibiza villa. Grimmy, who shot to fame on BBC Radio 1 in 2012, was celebrating his 40th birthday when he was targeted by the gang in a terrifying night time raid.
While Nick had rented the villa to celebrate the milestone with his family and fiancé Mesh Henry, it is believed the gang had no idea who he was and the address was targeted as it was known to be 'used by high net worth clients'. Other stars who are believed to have fallen victim to the tactic include racing driver Jenson Button, footballer Patrick Vieira and former Top Gear host Richard Hammond . Yet there has been controversy over some of the reported raids, with experts occasionally disputing whether gas could have been used.
Below, MailOnline reveals the previous cases. Nick Grimshaw jetted out to Ibiza to celebrate his 40th birthday this month before falling victim to a horrific burglary. He is pictured last week The host and his 81-year-old mother E.