Police release photos in Lambeth robbery investigation

London police have released photos and are asking for the public’s help after an armed robbery in Lambeth.

Police say it took place in the 2400 block of Main Street, in Lambeth, on Monday, July 11 around 3 p.m.

According to a police release, “Further investigation of the matter has led investigators to determine that four suspects attended the jewelry store location.” 

CTV News spoke with the owner of the store who said, “When they came in, the first one, he pointed the gun straight to my wife’s uncle, he said put your hands up," said Simon Naifeh.

The owner says he and his wife are still shaken up from the incident.

“My wife was screaming… they pushed another lady to the floor. She was sitting there crying and saying don't shoot anyone…. I feel bad for my customer, she is very terrified from that,” Naifeh added.

The owner said the would-be thieves began hitting the showcases of jewelry when they made their way into the store.

"They were running to get more bags to put the jewelry in," he said. "Thank god I was able to control the situation, i pushed them outside and closed the door.”

Naifeh said he is relieved that despite the damage they sustained, the suspects fled the store without managing to take anything.

“Thank god, we were lucky… I hope they catch them.” 

London police have released photos after an armed robbery in Lambeth. (Source: London police)Police said two of the suspects entered the store, one in possession of a hammer and the other in possession of a firearm. One of the suspects proceeded to damage display cases inside the store. The other two suspects remained outside.

All four suspects fled from the store without taking anything, and police were contacted. There was one minor injury reported.

 

The suspects were last seen fleeing southbound from the store in a red vehicle. Investigators have determined that the vehicle was a ‘Kia Sorento EX’ with black rims and rear tinted windows. The vehicle was reported stolen to the Toronto Police Service on June 14, 2022.

Updated suspect descriptions are as follows:

• Male, Black, thin build, wearing a black face mask, a grey hooded sweatshirt, grey sweatpants, grey sneakers, white gloves, in possession of a hammer.
• Male, Black, medium build, wearing a black jacket, black pants, grey gloves, blue sneakers, in possession of a silver handgun.
• Male, Black, thin build, wearing a black jacket, black track pants, black running shoes and grey gloves.
• Male, lighter-skinned, muscular build, black jacket, black baseball hat, blue medical mask, white t-shirt, grey sweatpants, white running shoes, grey gloves.

Anyone who has any information about the four suspects and/or the vehicle pictured is asked to call the London Police Service at [phone] or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Elgin Middlesex Crime Stoppers.