Benedict Cumberbatch Magazine Sparks Crime Wave

Sherlock has sparked his own crime wave…

British Airways crew reported a high number of in-flight magazines going missing from their aircraft – leaving staff puzzled by the unusual on-board theft.

[Benedict Cumberbatch: ‘I’ve overexposed myself!’]

However the case has now been cracked, when copies of their ‘High Life’ mag were spotted being sold on eBay. Why? Because they had Benedict Cumberbatch on the cover.

The usually free publication featured a steely-eyed shot of the endearing ‘Sherlock’ and ‘Hobbit’ actor as its cover star, with an in-depth four page interview inside.

However the mags have since been found on auction site eBay selling for up to £30.

Kerri Smith, the editor of ‘High Life’ admitted that BA staff were “thrilled with the response so far”.

“We always strive to create the best-in-class content and Benedict Cumberbatch is quickly proving the most popular cover star we have ever had in our 41-year history.”

[Watch: Orlando Bloom expertly rehearse Hobbit fight scene]

A cult favourite of the fan girl, 37-year-old Benedict can be seen next in ‘The Hobbit: There And Back Again’, out 12 December 2014, and playing World War II code breaker Alan Turing in ‘The Imitation Game’.

Watch our exclusive behind-the-scenes 'Hobbit' clip here, featuring Orlando Bloom and his expert fighting skills...