Algerian robber jailed over £250,000 Richard Mille watch snatch in London
An Algerian thief who was caught by plainclothes officers attempting to steal a £250,000 Richard Mille watch has been jailed for two years and four months. Brahim Keddad, 29, was spotted acting suspiciously by four officers who were patrolling in an unmarked car in central London on Friday, May 1. The officers became suspicious of Keddad, who was paying close attention to people as they passed by…
An Algerian thief, Brahim Keddad, 29, was sentenced to two years and four months in prison for attempting to steal a £250,000 Richard Mille watch in London. The incident occurred on May 1 when plainclothes officers spotted Keddad acting suspiciously on Jermyn Street in Mayfair while he walked slowly. One officer followed Keddad, who then boarded a Lime bike and approached a Chinese tourist.
The officer apprehended Keddad with help from a member of the public, leading to his arrest. Keddad claimed he tried to take the watch for his daughter in France, who lives in France. Judge Nicholas Ainley noted that the victim must have been terrified by the attack. Detective Sergeant Andy Swindells highlighted the effectiveness of plainclothed officers in preventing thefts, as Keddad was caught within minutes, returning the rare watch to its owner.
The Metropolitan Police has been increasing its presence in affluent areas to deter watch thieves, which has resulted in a significant reduction in watch thefts in Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, and Hammersmith & Fulham.
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