FRESH APPEAL FROM POLICE HUNTING RICHMOND JEWLLERY SHOP ROBBERS
Detectives are appealing for witnesses as they continue to investigate a robbery at a jewellers in Richmond.
Officers were called at 10:34hrs on Saturday, 31 January after suspects smashed the front window of Gregory & Co in Paved Court and stole a number of items.
Enquiries are ongoing and no arrests have been made.
A vehicle believed to have been used in the robbery has been recovered and is being examined as part of the investigation.
Superintendent Craig Knight, who leads the Met’s neighbourhood policing in Richmond, said: “Officers are working at pace to identify and locate the men who carried out this robbery.
“We realise incidents of this nature can have a real impact on the local community, especially businesses and those who live in the area.
“Please be reassured that we will be relentless in bringing these people to justice and are pursuing several lines of inquiry.”
A spokesperson for Gregory & Co said: “This has been deeply upsetting for us all and we are supporting the police as they investigate who did this.
“We’re a local, independent, family jewellers and have been in Richmond for more than 45 years.
“The public response to this incident has been overwhelming and we are grateful for the support and kindness we’ve received.
“We are reassured that overall, good outweighs the bad as we look forward to reopening and getting back to normal soon.”
Any witnesses are asked to call 101 quoting CAD 2478/31Jan.
To remain anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111