AEAn Algerian man named Brahim Keddad, aged 29, was arrested for attempting to steal a £250,000 Richard Mille watch from a Chinese tourist in central London. The incident occurred on Jermyn Street in May when plainclothes police officers observed Keddad behaving suspiciously and intervened before the theft could take place. Keddad was later sentenced to two years and four months in prison at Southwark Crown Court. He has a history of criminal activity, including 19 convictions in Spain and a prior sentence in Belgium for theft and forgery. Detective Sergeant Andy Swindells praised the operation, highlighting the effectiveness of plainclothes patrols in apprehending criminals and recovering stolen property. The case reflects broader issues of luxury watch theft in London, with organized groups targeting affluent individuals. Experts like Chris Marinello emphasize the artistic and mechanical value of such timepieces, noting their appeal to collectors.
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