THREE JAILED OVER RICHMOND JEWELLERY RAID
Three men have been jailed for a combined total of 15 years and 6 months following an investigation into the smash and grab robbery at a jewellery shop in Richmond.
They were sentenced at Kingston Crown Court today:
Deniz Mehmet, 28, of Basildon was jailed for five years, after pleading guilty at the same court on 10 July.
Robert Clarke, 50, of Rochford was jailed for five years and three months, after pleading guilty at the same court on 22 May.
Lee Ramsey, 46, of Harlow was jailed for five years and 3 months, after pleading guilty at the same court on Friday, 22 May.
A video of the robbery was widely shared online. It showed the men smashing the window of Gregory & Son with a sledgehammer before reaching in to grab jewels worth £225,000 and making off.
Officers immediately launched an investigation, arresting two of the men on Tuesday, 31 March and the third on Wednesday, 8 April – all at addresses in Essex.
Detective Superintendent Dan Mitchell, from the Met’s Flying Squad, said: “Robberies of this kind cause real concern for residents and businesses in the communities that are targeted. It’s they who feel the immediate impact.
“These sentences mark a significant step in what has been a detailed and determined investigation.
“I hope they demonstrate our commitment to tackling smash‑and‑grab robberies in London by going after those involved, wherever they are.
“The groups responsible should be under no illusion – we will pursue you relentlessly and hold you to account.”
An investigation was launched immediately following the incident which took place in Paved Court, Richmond on Saturday, 31 January.
Specialist officers carried out an extensive review of CCTV footage, alongside forensic analysis and the recovery of a vehicle believed to be linked to the robbery.
This painstaking work led to the identification of the three suspects – who were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit robbery.
The Met said it is committed to tackling issues that have a real impact on businesses and communities – including ram raids.