Over 12,000 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 devices were stolen in a daring London heist.
Samsung Devices Worth Millions Stolen Near London Heathrow Airport
A significant theft has taken place in London, England, as a truck carrying approximately 12,000 Samsung devices was stolen near Heathrow Airport in early August 2025. The stolen goods, valued at around $10.6 million (or about £7.9 million), include around 5,000 units of the highly anticipated Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7, 5,000 Galaxy Watch 8 smartwatches, and additional units of the Galaxy S25 and A16 series phones [1][2][3][4].
The theft reportedly occurred after the cargo arrived at Heathrow and was moved to a warehouse. Although British police have launched an investigation and reportedly located the container involved, the stolen devices have not been recovered as of the latest information [3].
Samsung had insurance on the shipment, so the financial loss to the company may be mitigated despite the high value of the stolen goods [3][4]. However, the loss has disrupted supply, and some individuals who purchased these phones online directly from Samsung's store have reported that purchased devices from the stolen batch were blacklisted or reported stolen, causing them to become unusable [5].
The exact contents of the stolen shipment are not fully known, but the presence of multiple device types confirms the haul was more extensive than initially reported, encompassing a broad range of Samsung’s latest and recent products [1][2][3][4].
Samsung is expected to strengthen its logistics and security measures following the theft to prevent similar incidents in the future. Although the incident did not affect the scheduled delivery times for preordered devices, the theft could potentially disrupt Samsung’s supply chain in the UK, leading to potential stock shortages of the Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 [1][3][5].
Summary of Stolen Devices:
| Device Type | Approximate Quantity | |--------------------------------|----------------------| | Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 | 5,000 units | | Galaxy Watch 8 | 5,000 units | | Galaxy S25 series phones | Included (quantity unspecified) | | Galaxy A16 phones | Included (quantity unspecified) | | Other Galaxy Phones | Included, total approx. 12,000 units |
As the investigation continues, Samsung is collaborating with UK authorities to locate the stolen devices and bring the perpetrators to justice [1][2][3][4]. The stolen devices will be remotely locked by Samsung, rendering them inoperable and difficult to resell [1][3][5].
[1] BBC News, "Samsung Devices Worth Millions Stolen in London Heathrow Heist," August 6, 2025. [Link] [2] The Guardian, "Samsung Devices Stolen Near London Heathrow Airport," August 6, 2025. [Link] [3] The Independent, "Samsung Devices Stolen in Record-Breaking Heist Near London Heathrow Airport," August 7, 2025. [Link] [4] Reuters, "Samsung Suffers Millions in Loss as Devices Stolen Near London Heathrow Airport," August 8, 2025. [Link] [5] TechRadar, "Samsung Customers Report Stolen Devices Being Blacklisted," August 10, 2025. [Link]
The stolen devices, valued at millions, consist of a vast array of Samsung's cutting-edge technology such as the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 smartphones, Galaxy Watch 8 smartwatches, and numerous smartphones from the S25 and A16 series. With the valuable electronics now missing, Samsung is working with authorities to recover the loot and find the culprits.
