Armed robber jailed for seven years over raid at Amir Jewellers

A man who was detained by members of the public following a “violent” robbery at a jewellery store in Kilburn, London, has been jailed, Metropolitan Police has announced.

Jason Abraham, 23, of Langdon Court, Islington, was sentenced to seven years and four months for robbery, following his trial at Southwark Crown Court. On Monday, 20 May at 5pm, seven men armed with hammers and a machete ransacked Amir Jewellers on mopeds, forcing two workers to the basement.

One of the mopeds was used to break down the first door allowing three other members entry, where they smashed display cabinets containing gold rings, gold bracelets and diamonds all in Arabic styles.

One of the robbers guarded the door wielding a machete leaving the remaining three on mopeds, threatening and deterring the public from coming close.

The group was there for 60 seconds before attempting to leave in different directions. According to the Met Police, Abraham was caught and detained by “brave” members of the public on Kilburn Priory. He was then arrested by police on their arrival.

The police said CCTV footage showed the robbery taking place, with Abraham “plainly visible” on the footage wearing a black helmet with a white logo and writing.

Detective sergeant Kieran Curry, of West Area Command CID, led the investigation and said: “We are pleased that we have managed to put one member of this violent and dangerous robbery behind bars so quickly.

“He, along with the other members, endangered the lives of those who worked in the jewellers and members of the public. We are grateful to the brave members of the public who risked their own safety to stop Abraham fleeing the scene of the crime, and also to the employees who alerted authorities before sheltering themselves from harm.”

He added: “We have worked incredibly hard to make sure Abraham has been convicted and put before the courts at the earliest opportunity. We are still seeking the public’s help in identifying further witnesses and urge anyone who has either footage, or information to come forward so we can continue to pursue the other persons involved.”