Police have renewed their appeal to find several guns used in James Bond movies that were stolen during a burglary.

Five deactivated firearms were stolen from a residential address in Aldersbrook Avenue in Enfield last year.

Metropolitan Police says the props were used in the films Die Another Day, A View to a Kill and Live & Let Die.

One of the firearms - a yellow handled Llama pistol used in ‘Die Another Day’ – was found in a field near to Roydon Railway Station in Essex in April.

But the other four are still missing and police are urging people who have any information to come forward.

Police were called to Aldersbrook Avenue at 8pm on Monday, March 23, 2020, following reports of a burglary in progress.

The suspects had made off upon police arrival. They had been disturbed by neighbours and had jumped through a window before fleeing in a silver vehicle.

Police say it was apparent that the suspects had broken into the rear of the premises and made off with five deactivated firearms.

The suspects are described as three white males with Eastern European accents. They were wearing dark clothing and face coverings.

Police have released CCTV which shows a vehicle in the run up to the burglary parked on the street where the offence took place.

This vehicle has been identified as a Vauxhall Miverna which appears to be silver in colour.

Detective Inspector Paul Ridley from North Area CID said: “It has now been a year since the burglary and only one of the firearms has so far been recovered. Sadly this has been severely rusted due to being exposed to the elements outdoors and its integrity destroyed.

"We have released images of a vehicle that was parked near to the scene of the crime and appears to be carrying out reconnaissance in the area. In scenes reminiscent of a James Bond movie you can even see the flash of a camera from the occupant engaged in the surveillance. I believe these individuals were involved in the crime, it was only a matter of minutes prior to the raid.

"The firearms which were stolen are very distinctive & bespoke to particular James Bond movies, they will almost certainly be recognised by the public and any persons offered for sale.”

He added: "The owner of these unique items is still completely devastated, particularly in terms of the sentimental value; they were due to be showcased on display as part of a national exhibition. He is determined to see the return of the items.

"I have provided photographs of the stolen firearms and provided the unique serial numbers. Many of these items are very unique. For example the Magnum is the only one in the world ever made where the whole gun is finished in chrome. It has a six and a half inch barrel and wood grips. The Walther PPK was the last gun used by Roger Moore in View to a Kill in a famous scene with Grace Jones who descends the Eiffel Tower on a parachute.

"I would urge any members of the public that may have witnessed the burglars arriving and leaving, know where the firearms are now or may have been offered these stolen items for sale to come forward to my investigation team as a priority.”

The stolen firearms are:

  • One Beretta ‘Cheetah’ Auto Pistol, Serial number H02641Y – Featured in Die Another Day
  • One Walther PPK, serial number 146872 – Featured in A View to a Kill
  • One Revolver Smith and Weston 44 Magnum, serial number N60304 – Featured in Live & Let Die
  • One Beretta ‘Tomcat’ Auto pistol, serial number DAA264306 – Featured in Die Another Day and has a laser / silencer attachment

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is urged to contact North Area CID via 101, or by tweeting @MetCC quoting CAD 5890/23MAR20.