Authorities are currently searching for two individuals believed to be involved in the robbery of a jewelry store in Richmond as seen in a viral video, located in south-west London after the death of watch dealer Oliver White aka Oli
For the unversed, in a shocking scene captured on CCTV, two men unleashed a terrifying assault on a watch dealer within his London store, subsequently fleeing with a trove of timepieces.
The unsettling Incident unfolded within a dealership nestled in the upscale enclave of Richmond, West London, around 2:50 pm yesterday.
Richmond, London watch dealer Oliver White aka Oli dies after CCTV video of him being assaulted by thieves during robbery goes viral
Although the perpetrators were confirmed to be unarmed, they forcibly accosted the staff member before making off with a substantial haul of high-value watches.
Miraculously, the victim sustained non-serious injuries during the ordeal at the establishment on Kew Road.
However, the watch dealer who was put in a chokehold as he was robbed by two men in his shop has now died. While the family is yet to release the cause of death, rumors online claim Oliver White aka Oli committed suicide.
Police confirmed that a man, from Surrey, who was attacked has died with his next of kin informed.
Alana Dredge, his girlfriend wrote a beautiful for her partner Oliver and said she will “cherish him forever”. She shared a photo of the two and wrote on Instagram: “My darling boy I can’t believe you’re gone. This was our last photo together. This was only 2 weeks ago and now I’ll never see you again. The last thing you said to me was I love you.”
His death is being investigated by officers from Surrey Police and is not being treated as suspicious at this time.
Meet Oli, a young English watch dealer in London, UK.
Three days ago Oli was attacked, put on deadly chokehold and robbed by 2 black criminals.
As a result of the sustained assault and trauma, Oli has sadly committed suicide.
Another bright, young European man is dead because… pic.twitter.com/4Qq1qRPA9F
— Klaus Arminius (@Klaus_Arminius) May 28, 2024
What Did the Viral Video Show?
The chilling footage reveals one assailant ensnaring the dealer in a headlock while his cohort methodically empties shelves of watches into a bag.
Initially positioned across the desk from the victim, seemingly engaged in discussing a white watch repair, the perpetrators swiftly turned hostile. One individual, clad in a grey hoodie and distressed blue jeans, occupies an orange seat, while the dealer tends to the timepiece.
Meanwhile, his counterpart, sporting blue jeans, a blue and white tee, and sunglasses perched atop his head, looms over the desk. In a sudden and violent turn, the standing assailant seizes the dealer, thrusting him into a corner.
Exploiting the distraction, the other swiftly raids the counter, snatching items, all the while maintaining control over the victim. The dealer’s futile struggle is met with a tightening grip from the sunglass-wearing assailant, ensuring his captivity.
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Helplessly observing, the dealer witnesses the plundering of his store, as the bag-toting robber stuffs watches into his sack, occasionally swiping additional items from the table.
Throughout the ordeal, the sunglass-clad assailant maintains verbal engagement with the victim while asserting physical dominance.
Meanwhile, the accomplice systematically rummages through cabinets and drawers, augmenting their loot. Amidst the frenzy, an oversight leads to an item being dropped on the shop floor.
Eventually, the duo deems their spoils sufficient, signaling an end to the pillage. Following a nod from the sunglasses-wearing assailant, the other produces zip ties from the rucksack, laying them on the table before the footage concludes.
Does the Suspect have Any Mark?
Footage from the CCTV cameras also reveals that one of the suspects possessed a noticeable neck tattoo.
The Metropolitan Police have issued an appeal for information or identification of the perpetrators, urging anyone with pertinent details to come forward via established channels.
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