Sledgehammer-wielding robbers raid family jewellers in Richmond, London | UK News

Police are appealing for witnesses after a robbery at a family-run west London jewellers. 

Two balaclava-wearing burglars took a sledgehammer to the front window of Gregory & Co in Richmond at around 10.30am on Saturday.

The pair bundled as much jewellery as they could from the front window into a bag before making off on foot.

A vehicle believed to have been used in the robbery has been recovered and is being examined as part of the investigation.

The suspects, however, are still at large.

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.”

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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.”