Three men have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to rob after a smash and grab robbery at a family-run jewellery shop in Richmond, London, where jewels worth £225,000 were stolen.
Details of the Robbery and Investigation
The robbery occurred on January 31 at Gregory & Co. in Paved Court, Richmond. A video widely shared online showed the men smashing the shop window with a sledgehammer before reaching in to snatch jewels and fleeing. The Metropolitan Police immediately launched an investigation, with specialist detectives scouring CCTV footage, conducting forensic analysis, and recovering a vehicle believed to be linked to the crime.
Two suspects were arrested on March 31 and a third on April 8 at addresses in Essex. Deniz Mehmet, 28, of Elham Drive, Basildon, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to rob at Kingston Crown Court on Friday, July 10. Robert Clarke, 50, of Lever Lane, Rochford, and Lee Ramsey, 46, of Hastingwood Road, Harlow, pleaded guilty to the same offence at the same court on Friday, May 22.
Impact and Police Statement
All three were remanded in custody and will be sentenced on Friday, July 24, according to the Met Police. Det Supt 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 guilty pleas 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.”
