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

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.