Man v Food star ‘cleaned out’ in M1 services theft

Actor and former Man V Food star Adam Richman has claimed that he and his crew had their possessions stolen at a motorway services in north London.

The American presenter, 50, who is in the UK filming season two of Adam Richman Eats Britain, wrote on X their van full of filming equipment was “completely cleaned out” in less than five minutes.

He said that it happened when he stopped with production staff at the London Gateway Services on the M1 in Barnet on Wednesday afternoon.

The Metropolitan Police has said a report of theft has been made to them and its officers are investigating.

Mr Richman said in the post: “All of the filming equipment is gone. Both of my suitcases with all of my possessions are gone.

“(My) backpack with my laptop and all of my medications are gone. And to make matters worse, because I have trackers on some of my possessions, and because of my laptop, I can see where these things are.”

Mr Richman said he was returning from Birmingham when the incident happened.

He added that “the two most valuable possessions” he had with him were taken as well: “The last birthday card I ever got from my father and a book that my mother gave me”.

During multiple posts on X, he revealed the locations where he tracked his items, including a laptop, and offered a reward for anyone helping them being returned.

He later appeared to reverse his position, and cautioned followers. He said: “Everyone! Please do not attempt to personally intervene or find my items yourselves.

“I don’t want any harm to come to anyone!”

Mr Richman thanked people for their “outpouring of support”, adding: “When you’re alone and so far from home, it means a lot.

“While I deeply appreciate everyone’s offers of help, PLEASE DO NOT PUT YOURSELF OR OTHERS IN HARMS WAY. I’ve informed the authorities, and now let’s leave it with them.”

The Met Police said that officers were called at 14:49 BST on Wednesday to reports of a theft from a van at the M1 service station.

“Items including cameras and laptops were stolen,” it said.

The force has appealed for witnesses and has added that no arrests have been made at this stage.