Sledgehammer raid hits Richmond jewellery store
According to an article published by Mylondon on 3 February 2026, a jewellery store in Richmond upon Thames was targeted by two men wielding sledgehammers. The incident occurred on the morning of Saturday, January 31, at Gregory and Co. Footage shared following the event shows the suspects damaging the shop’s window before fleeing the scene. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that officers arrived at the location 11 minutes after receiving a 999 call at 10.34am. No arrests have been made at this time.
Local business owners have expressed significant concern following the raid. One jeweller reported that his own business had been targeted three times, noting that the area’s affluence may attract criminals. Another local shopkeeper described the incident as terrifying for the community. The event has drawn further attention to the upcoming closure of the front desk at Twickenham Police Station, which is scheduled for February 28 as part of wider budget adjustments within the Metropolitan Police.
Business owners are encouraged to review their security infrastructure, including the installation of reinforced glass and advanced alarm systems, to help deter potential intruders.
Source : Mylondon
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