Three men have been jailed following a Met Police investigation into a series of high-value watch robberies that took place in central London last summer.
Detectives used CCTV footage to identify the offenders, who targeted victims on two consecutive days in Mayfair. The group was found to have carried out surveillance on members of the public before striking.
The robberies happened on 25 and 26 June 2024 across Stratton Street and Brewer Street. During the incidents, three victims were threatened with violence as the robbers tried to steal their luxury watches. Two watches were stolen.
The suspects were arrested on 30 July 2024. Officers recovered clothing worn at the time of the offences, helping to link them directly to the crimes. All three were later charged and remanded in custody.
Detective Inspector Lizzie Beeston, who led the investigation, said: “Our investigation has ensured three violent offenders have been removed from our streets.
“Every robbery has a significant impact on the victim. This is a violent crime that leaves a significant, lasting effect on the victim.
“Tackling violent crime in all its forms is one of the Met’s priorities and we are determined to reduce the number of robberies. As part of the New Met for London Plan, localised proactive teams have been set up to deal with robberies affecting our local communities.”
The three men sentenced are:
Tedros Haile, 35, of Fulham Palace Road, Hammersmith. He pleaded guilty to one count of robbery at Southwark Crown Court on 25 June 2024. He was later found guilty of a further count of robbery and one charge of attempted robbery following a trial on 11 February 2025. Haile was sentenced to 11 years in prison on 17 April 2025.
Mahad Jammeh, 24, of Beaconsfield Road, Enfield. He pleaded guilty to one count of robbery on 28 August 2024, along with two further counts on 4 November 2024. He was sentenced to 8 years in prison on 17 April 2025.
Christian Whittingham, 27, of Granville Road, Uxbridge. He pleaded guilty to the same charges as Jammeh and was sentenced to 10 years and six months at Southwark Crown Court on 20 June 2025.
The Met said it continues to crack down on robbery hotspots across London with more patrols and proactive local teams to deter and prevent further crimes.
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