Sex Thief, The

Inspector Robert Smith and Sergeant Plinth set off to investigate the latest in a string of jewel robberies after reading Mrs. Barrow's statement in which she describes the burglar as a stocky, six foot, ginger haired Russian man aged between 40 and 50 wearing a velvet mask. New Scotland Yard on The Broadway SW1, a building that features in in ‘White Cargo’, 'The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It', 'Hennessy', ‘Columbo: Dagger of the Mind’, ‘Don’t Open til Christmas’, ‘The File of the Golden Goose’ and ‘Frenzy’.

Jacobi (Harvey Hall) makes his way to the home of Grant Henry. Ennismore Gardens Mews SW7 identified by Steve Randall.

Before reaching the thriller writer's mews house, Jacobi buys his usual carnation from a Flower Seller. Ennismore Gardens Mews in Knightsbridge, found by Steve Randall.

The publisher presses the door bell. Facing the door to number1 Ennismore Gardens Mews discovered by Steve Randall. The mews has been seen before in 'Nowhere to Go', 'The Fourth Square', 'Stock Car', 'The Guilty Party', 'The Vicious Circle', 'Frenzy' and 'That Kind of Girl'.

This is no. 1 now: unrecognisable. SJ

Angie (Gloria Maley) opens the door to Jacobi who asks "Is he up yet?". Looking onto Ennismore Gardens Mews in SW7.

The scaffolding doesn't make it easy. SJ

Following his meeting with Jacobi, Grant drives to his club. St. James's Street SW1 with St. James's Palace on Pall Mall in the background.

Unfortunately the clock tower is shrouded. SJ

The author's Ford Mustang slows to park outside the club. Facing the Constitutional Club at number 86 St. James's Street, a street that appears in several films including 'Sebastian', 'Stranger in the City', 'The Breaking of Bumbo' and 'Brandy for the Parson'.

The architecture is unchanged but the street is far more cluttered. SJ

Grant Henry (David Warbeck) enters the club where he finds his old schoolfriend Freddy Crabshaw who introduces him to Lord 'Porky' Prescott and Ian Wensleydale. Looking out from the Constitutional Club onto St. James's Street with number 1 visible through the doorway. The club closed in 1979.

That night Grant searches for a way into the home of the wealthy Lord Prescott where his wife Florinda is occupied on the telephone.

Actress Miss Lorraine and her agent Guido arrive at their hotel by taxi.

Upset when she sees no photographers waiting, Jezebel Lorraine (Linda Coombes) is helped into the hotel by Guido (David Landor).

On his Chopper bike, a Boy delivers the morning newspapers. Steve Randall advises that this is looking north on Ennismore Gardens Mews in SW7 with Prince's Road in to the top right.

The cobbled incline remains. SJ

Angie picks up the paper to see the headlines reporting Miss Lorraine's made up publicity stunt about being robbed. Outside number 1 Ennismore Gardens Mews located by Steve Randall.

As mentioned for cap4, no. 1 has transformed. SJ

Leaving a shop after purchasing a toy gun, Grant buys an evening newspaper in which he reads that the jewel thief has struck again.

A cab brings reporter Guy Hammond to the hotel where Miss Lorraine is staying to meet with Sergeant Plinth.

Getting drunk at the hotel, Sergeant Plinth (Michael Armstrong) and Guy Hammond (Christopher Neil) head to a strip club with Grant. Outside the Carnival Striptease Club at 12 Old Compton Street in Soho W1.

Looking south-west from outside number 12. PW

After the Inspector and insurance investigator Judy Marvin set a trap to catch the thief, Grant follows the Jensen FF belonging to a Woman who has just bought a necklace for £195,000 at auction. Looking northward on St. James's Street W1 with Piccadilly in the distance.

A nice match, on the right, to the building on the corner with King Street. SJ

Grant pulls over when he sees the Jensen stop outside Fortnum & Mason. Facing south-west on Piccadilly.

Some rubbish bags don't help here. SJ

The Occupants of the Jensen return with their shopping. Piccadilly W1 with Fortnum & Mason at the corner of Duke Street St. James on the far side of the road.

Looking across Piccadilly from outside Burlington House. SJ

When the Jensen moves off, Grant looks back before pulling out into the traffic. Looking north-east on Piccadilly.

Just west of Albany Court Yard on the left. SJ

Grant waits on a road opposite Harrods as the obviously wealthy Woman appears from the high end department store. Lancelot Place SW7 with Brompton Road SW3 crossing the background.

Carrying a suitcase full of seized pornographic films obtained by the Sergeant, Guy sets off to get a good price for the contraband. Outside the Buttery Grill at 23 Rathbone Place on the corner of Gresse Street W1.

A wider view to compensate for the little bit of work going on to the right. PW

Sergeant Plinth looks across the road to where Guy has been knocked down with the contents of the suitcase spilling onto the road. The corner of Gresse Street and Stephen Street.

Stephen Buildings survive on the far corner whereas the counterpart Gresse Buildings did not. PW

When two Policemen appear, the Sergeant helps Guy up and the pair make their escape. Facing south-east on Gresse Street W1 with Henry Buildings to the left and the rear of properties on Hanway Place in the distance.

While all around has changes, the distant properties remain. PW

Across the street from a large house, Grant watches as the Woman is helped from her car by her Chauffeur. Simon James found St Peter's Square in W6 with numbers 1 to 6 in the background.

That evening, Grant makes his move on the property. One of two almost identical building on St Peter's Square, Hammersmith stand in the background.

The following morning, kung fu expert Judy Marvin (Diane Keen) watches as Inspector Robert Smith (Terence Edmond) gets into a police car next to the captured Crook. Looking north on St. Peter's Square W6 located by Simon James.

As Grant is driven away to face charges, Judy turns and walks in the opposite direction. Identified by Simon James, this is facing south on St Peter's Square in Hammersmith.