Diane Keaton’s Estate Targeted in Dark Web Heist Plot Ahead of Auction

A SINISTER plot to steal prized possessions from the late Diane Keaton’s estate has been uncovered.

The Oscar-winning actress, who passed away last October, left behind a vast collection of art, fashion and memorabilia now set for auction in New York and Los Angeles this June.

Among the treasures are designer outfits by Ralph Lauren and Thom Browne, original collages by Keaton herself, and a rare script from Annie Hall.

But RadarOnline reports that criminal groups are using encrypted dark web chats to plan a coordinated heist targeting these valuable items.

A source close to the investigation warned: “There has been chatter circulating on criminal channels planning a coordinated attempt to intercept or target pieces from the collection before or during the auction process.”

Security around the auction lots has been ramped up amid fears the plot could come to fruition.

An industry insider added: “Whenever collections of this stature go to auction, there is always risk – but the suggestion of an organised plot circulating online adds a different dimension that should not be ignored.”

The Keaton family expressed gratitude for the public’s overwhelming messages of support since Diane’s passing, with her sister Dorrie Hall praising her creative legacy.

She said: “To speak of her is to speak of instinct, an unerring visual and creative intuition that guided her across decades of artistic exploration.”

Experts warn that stolen cultural memorabilia often vanish into private collections, robbing the public of access to iconic artefacts.

The upcoming auction is seen as both a tribute to Diane Keaton’s life and a dispersal of deeply personal items cherished by fans worldwide.