Two robbers attack Chelsea jewellery shop and steal £200,000

In March 2024, a significant crime incident occurred at a jewellery shop in Chelsea, London, where two gang members violently assaulted two workers. The robbers, identified as James Dixon, 42, and Thomas Loring, 41, targeted the antique shop, using hammers during their brutal attack, ultimately stealing £200,000 worth of jewellery. Following their assault on the Chelsea shop, they continued their violent spree by targeting a cash in transit worker at a Post Office on the Old Kent Road in June 2024. During this subsequent attack, they punched and kicked the victim, successfully stealing £26,000. The violent actions were part of a broader organized crime network operating in South London, which had been responsible for numerous assaults against vulnerable targets, including cash in transit vehicles and other establishments. Ultimately, Dixon, who had no fixed address, pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including conspiracy to commit robbery and possession of an offensive weapon. He is currently awaiting sentencing, scheduled for January 2025. His accomplice, Loring, was found guilty of conspiracy to commit robbery after a brief jury deliberation and faces sentencing shortly thereafter. The nature of these crimes has drawn public attention and raised concerns about safety and criminal networks in the area.