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Money stolen from Harry Styles - 2nd March 2020

Harry Styles is a pop star. He was in the group One Direction. A thief stole money from Harry on Valentine's Day. Harry was with his friends.

Styles is 26. He was out in North London. A man asked him for money. He had a knife. Harry gave the thief his money. Harry stayed calm. He wasn't hurt.

A few days later, Styles went to the Brit Awards. He wanted to look happy. There was a security man with him. The man works for Mick Jagger too.

Before the Brit Awards, the police gave out information. They are looking for a thief. This person stole money in Hampstead. He had a knife. The police can't find him. They are continuing their search.

Last Wednesday, Styles was in America. He was on 'Today', a morning TV show. He talked about the crime. Styles was OK. He said it was scary.

There was another scary situation last year. A homeless man followed Styles. He waited outside his house for months. Now, the man is not allowed to go near Harry Styles.

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