Royal thief shot dead in Italy

A professional Italian thief who gained short-lived notoriety for having stolen jewellery and other items belonging to the Prince of Wales from St James’s Palace was shot dead at his home in northwest Italy, police said.

Police had no motive for the shooting of Renato Rinino, 41, said Rosalba Garello, an official with the Savona police department. Rinino’s brother, Paolo, was also injured in the attack.