Richmond Watch Dealer Takes Own Life After £2.8M Robbery, Family Mourns Tragic Loss
May 30, 2024![Richmond Watch Dealer Takes Own Life After £2.8M Robbery, Family Mourns Tragic Loss](https://cdn.brief.news/images/stories/d19fc7221ccfbbd950e880d7d74135adcd49172e04aec9b2a4d3e95954ed6b0cd25a53118b356636526ce5f22d87c5922e841511304647bbaa0267b4ff09e6a4.png)
Oliver White, a Richmond watch dealer, took his own life after a violent robbery at his store.
The robbery involved £2.8 million worth of luxury watches and left White traumatized and unable to speak.
White died at his family's home in Surrey, deeply affecting his girlfriend and family.
His employer, 247 Kettles, admitted fault for leaving White alone with valuable stock.
Friends described White as depressed and fearful following the robbery.
Surrey Police are investigating the incident and seeking information on the suspects.
The incident highlights the need for proper security measures and support for vulnerable individuals.
Support services like Samaritans are available, with White's family requesting privacy during this time.
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![Watch dealer Oliver White took his own life after ‘anguish and distress’ of robbery, says family](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/d8907f823e235a1d9347a2fe9a47a9dfddb606b2b5387ef8d31f8b3d885966f5c126f5bb82a1b91bf0dd09c41b94522532256df285736f07be01cfd7e89b43df.png)
The Independent • May 29, 2024
Watch dealer Oliver White took his own life after ‘anguish and distress’ of robbery, says family![Watch dealer found dead after robbery 'feared he'd be made to pay store back'](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/d19fc7221ccfbbd950e880d7d74135adcd49172e04aec9b2a4d3e95954ed6b0cd25a53118b356636526ce5f22d87c5922e841511304647bbaa0267b4ff09e6a4.jpg)
The Mirror • May 28, 2024
Watch dealer found dead after robbery 'feared he'd be made to pay store back'![Watch dealer's parents pay tribute after he was found dead days after robbery](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/9b85e6670e78a19239656372d60724eddac9df9a3954d770016c2e0e016a028e937fe52f779a5b3df6d06bb49708023dff1ef2c398eee843fc817880fcfc3519.png)
The Mirror • May 29, 2024
Watch dealer's parents pay tribute after he was found dead days after robbery![Tragic watch dealer shouldn't have been alone with £2.8million stock, bosses say](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/c9c2be6edcbeaadad691f74a0f15bc6e9886941203e3d1318e61d3265e6036273f64bf8d0ccf80283d66331aa64d744b0e78decac41cfa95a0724a98acd7dc63.png)
The Mirror • May 29, 2024
Tragic watch dealer shouldn't have been alone with £2.8million stock, bosses say