Three Imprisoned for Watch Heist Linked to Suicide

Authorities have sentenced three men for their involvement in a £1.1 million robbery at a watch shop. This incident, which occurred at the 247 Kettles store in Richmond, south-west London, led to the tragic suicide of the store manager just one day later.

Details of the Robbery

The robbery took place in May 2024, where over 70 high-value watches were taken. During the incident, the store manager, Oliver White, 27, was attacked. He was put in a headlock and bound, which heightens the severity of the crime.

Sentences Imposed

Three men were convicted on charges of conspiracy to rob:

• Mannix Pedro, 38, from Woking, Surrey – sentenced to 20 years.
• Kyle Mehmet, 40, from Rotherham – sentenced to 18 years.
• Michael Holmes, 34, from Sheffield – sentenced to 13 years.

Impact of the Crime

Paul Goddard, representing the Crown Prosecution Service, emphasized the profound repercussions of this robbery. He stated that the “greed of these three men had considerable, and tragic, consequences.” The aftermath of this crime profoundly affected the community and underscored the severe emotional impact on the victims involved.