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02/02/2011
Smash And Grab Jewellery Robbers Jailed
Four men, who appeared today at Kingston Crown Court, have been jailed for a total of 27 years, following a smash-and-grab robbery at a jewellery shop in Kensington.
Alfie Atherton, 18, of Saxon Road, east London, was sentenced to four years for robbery.
Charles Knight, 20, of Crowland Road, north London, was sentenced to eight years for robbery.
Dominic Charles, 22, of Girdlestone Walk, and Emilio Aristides, 21, of Camden Road, north London, were both sentenced to seven and a half years for robbery.
All four men pleaded guilty to robbery on 21 December 2010.
On 14th October 2010, Atherton, Knight, Charles and Aristides, along with two other men, rode on three high-powered sports motorbikes to the front entrance of Ernest Jones, Kensington High Street.
All six men wore dark clothing and crash helmets with the visors down. Three of the men, who rode as pillion passengers, carried sledgehammers used to smash through glass display cabinets.
They stole 26 Rolex and Longines watches, valued at approximately £155K, and stuffed them into holdalls.
Whilst the three riders lay in wait for their accomplices, they circled their bikes outside the shop, revving their engines in order to intimidate the public and stop traffic.
As the robbery was in progress, Dominic Charles stayed outside the shop, acting as a look-out. He waved his sledgehammer around to threaten and intimidate passers-by into staying back.
A member of the public tried to intervene, causing him to drop his weapon and flee onto a bike.
As the robbers attempted to get back on their bikes, some passers-by attempted to apprehend the suspects, and recorded the incident on their phones.
Aristides was pulled off his bike and was successfully detained. He was subsequently arrested by officers, moments later, at the scene.
The five remaining suspects made off using two motorcycles. They split-off into different directions.
Atherton, Charles and Knight were arrested in nearby Holland Park, after abandoning their bike.
The two other suspects, who rode their silver Street Triple R bike north-bound, remain outstanding.
Detective Superintendent John O'Leary, of the MPS Flying Squad, said: "I would like to express my gratitude for the bravery of the members of the public who intervened. Their actions and those of local officers from Kensington & Chelsea have led directly to this active, criminal gang being convicted today.
“Whilst we would always urge people not to put themselves in danger, I can only applaud the actions of those who intervened whether directly or by filming events."
Detective Inspector Jason Prins, in charge of the investigation said: "Todays sentences send out a strong message that this type of criminal behaviour will not be tolerated and that the public and the police can work together against criminals.
"There are two suspects who are outstanding and we continue to appeal to anyone with any information.”
All 26 watches have been recovered in good condition. They will be returned to Ernest Jones in due course.
(BMcN)
Alfie Atherton, 18, of Saxon Road, east London, was sentenced to four years for robbery.
Charles Knight, 20, of Crowland Road, north London, was sentenced to eight years for robbery.
Dominic Charles, 22, of Girdlestone Walk, and Emilio Aristides, 21, of Camden Road, north London, were both sentenced to seven and a half years for robbery.
All four men pleaded guilty to robbery on 21 December 2010.
On 14th October 2010, Atherton, Knight, Charles and Aristides, along with two other men, rode on three high-powered sports motorbikes to the front entrance of Ernest Jones, Kensington High Street.
All six men wore dark clothing and crash helmets with the visors down. Three of the men, who rode as pillion passengers, carried sledgehammers used to smash through glass display cabinets.
They stole 26 Rolex and Longines watches, valued at approximately £155K, and stuffed them into holdalls.
Whilst the three riders lay in wait for their accomplices, they circled their bikes outside the shop, revving their engines in order to intimidate the public and stop traffic.
As the robbery was in progress, Dominic Charles stayed outside the shop, acting as a look-out. He waved his sledgehammer around to threaten and intimidate passers-by into staying back.
A member of the public tried to intervene, causing him to drop his weapon and flee onto a bike.
As the robbers attempted to get back on their bikes, some passers-by attempted to apprehend the suspects, and recorded the incident on their phones.
Aristides was pulled off his bike and was successfully detained. He was subsequently arrested by officers, moments later, at the scene.
The five remaining suspects made off using two motorcycles. They split-off into different directions.
Atherton, Charles and Knight were arrested in nearby Holland Park, after abandoning their bike.
The two other suspects, who rode their silver Street Triple R bike north-bound, remain outstanding.
Detective Superintendent John O'Leary, of the MPS Flying Squad, said: "I would like to express my gratitude for the bravery of the members of the public who intervened. Their actions and those of local officers from Kensington & Chelsea have led directly to this active, criminal gang being convicted today.
“Whilst we would always urge people not to put themselves in danger, I can only applaud the actions of those who intervened whether directly or by filming events."
Detective Inspector Jason Prins, in charge of the investigation said: "Todays sentences send out a strong message that this type of criminal behaviour will not be tolerated and that the public and the police can work together against criminals.
"There are two suspects who are outstanding and we continue to appeal to anyone with any information.”
All 26 watches have been recovered in good condition. They will be returned to Ernest Jones in due course.
(BMcN)
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