A court hearing about the theft of 70 luxury watches worth £1.38 million from 247 Kettles revealed tensions around trust and security. Co-owner Connor Thornton testified about the late office manager, Oliver White, who took his life the day after the robbery. Despite past thefts and police warnings, the store lacked adequate precautions, including insurance for the stolen items. Accusations of an inside job surfaced, but Thornton dismissed such claims, highlighting the complicated consequences of the incident on personal relationships within the store's management.
Connor Thornton, co-owner of 247 Kettles, testified that he and Oliver White, the office manager, trusted each other, especially after the devastating theft.
Despite previous warnings about potential robberies, the store's owners were away when the incident occurred, highlighting potential vulnerabilities and lack of preparedness.
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