Jewelry Staff Fight Back in Brazen Smash and Grab
February 02, 26
(IDEX Online) - Brazen raiders smashed the window of a London jeweler and grabbed valuables - as staff inside tried to stop them.
One of the raiders used a sledgehammer to shatter the reinforced glass at family-owned Gregory & Co, then peeled it from the frame.
His accomplice then started filling a blue carrier bag with display items.
In a video of the incident, staff inside the store can be seen pulling merchandise back. One of them tried to fight off the raiders from inside by hitting them with a box.
The attack was over in little over 30 seconds. It happened just after 10.30am on Saturday (31 January) in Richmond, west London.
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: "An investigation is under way following an aggravated burglary at a jeweller in Paved Court, Richmond.
"Officers were called after suspects smashed the front window of the store and stole a number of items. No injuries were reported." No arrests have been made.
In a social media post the owners said: In response to the robbery, Gregory & Co said today (Sunday, 1 February) on social media: "We're shaken but thankfully, we are all ok.
"The well wishes, support and kindness we've received from our wonderful customers, neighbours and passers by has been overwhelming."
Videograb shows one raider peeling back the window as an accomplice grabs display items.