Rolex Watch Dealer ROBBED while Police hide around the corner
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- This is episode 2 simply called "Second Time Around, Just around the Corner". This is a TRUE WATCH DEALERS story of attempted Rolex Watch Robbery.
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My uncle owned a precision engineering company in Copthorne not far from east Grinstead where your shop was. A few years ago a close friend of his who lived next to his business called the police when he spotted some robbers loading huge quantities steel and alloy bronze rods etc onto the back of one of my uncles "own lorries." He then phoned to warn my uncle who lived 7 miles away about what was happening. My uncle then jumped into his car and raced towards his factory only to be confronted by his own lorry driving towards him on the other side of the road. He then "RAMMED" his own lorry off the road with his Range Rover and the thieves jumped out and ran away. When he eventually got to his factory, he had to wait 2 HOURS before the police eventually turned up. Understandably he was not too happy with them and told them so in quite a vociferous way. The officers told my uncle that ........."THEY DIDN'T NEED THIS CRAP!" (And then got back in their police car and drove off) My uncle was eventually charged with dangerous driving with intent to endanger life while the robbers were never caught.
WAS HE PROsecuted . thats nuts
Im sorry to hear about your uncles ordeal. It’s not uncommon. They have gone after my brother at school for defending himself. They have no remorse about trying to ruin good people’s lives.
When the Met was first formed, it was rejected by the public.
The public knew they would become a standing army used against them.
What the authorities did was to bring the Met in as an “investigative unit”. They would be Sherlock Holmes and citizens would still be doing the arrests etc.
Of course. Once the camel has it nose under the tent, the idea was expanded to over rule the initial rejection. Today, we have just what they feared.
The police are here to keep you in line and project the establishment. They want you in fear and defenceless. They will go after anyone who defends themselves too well.
I regard our lives as the standard of value we judge the world against. Anything that is life affirming, which is in rational self interest, like self defence, I regard as moral and ethical.
Anything that goes against our rational self interests, like initiative violence against innocent people, theft or the police going after someone who just survived a horrendous ordeal that almost cost their life, as evil.
There are no good police.
If the police had found them, the only reason would be to be witnesses against you.
Unbelievable.
wow
well done Paul, cops are a total waste of time and money.
'I did not do anything stupid this time...I did not ring the Police!' British policing at its best! Jaw dropping.
Omg. The police effort is absolutely SHOCKING! :( VEGETABLE SPRAY?!?? 😂🤦🏻♀️
So, the police were told to "stand down" because of a high-risk situation!
Yet the 1st two officers to attend were unarmed WPC's, pathetic policing at its finest............
zero cars, or 6 cars and let's make an outing of it, where we can close roads, stand around and do nothing etc so the ppl think we do our job.
The selection methods select these ttypes
I cannot wear my gold watch on Britain’s streets today. What a joke !
Remember, when seconds count the police are only minutes away. We're not allowed to defend ourselves!? What a DISGRACE this country has come to.
I 100% would of left the uk and moved to Texas for the rest of my life. The uk continues to sound like hell. Being blamed for defending yourself, your family, and your livelihood.
Paul's issues aside the u.k is anything but hell, for me anyway.
I can tell you it is hell. No justice.
As Paul said in his first video, they want a quick easy win to tick a box for reporting that's why they focus on doing decent people and motorists - all easy touches. Their behaviour during covid lockdowns was showing their true colours and I think the majority of the public now see them in their true light which is not to support anyone other than leftist views and themselves.
@@stephenlamley541 so you like knowing you’ll be thrown in jail for defending yourself?
You chose Texas as the place to go? Bold. 😂
Excellent storytelling, Paul. I still can't get over how inept, and seemingly complicit, the police were.
They were 💯 complicit.
Complicit
That beach you`re on is where we had a wake for a very close surfer friend of mine that was run over and killed by a small flat back rubbish truck. NO investigation of the vehicle or driver was carried out by Sussex Police.
They have marked your card mate for being a pain, the police are an absolute joke. Stay strong Paul.
45 minutes for the police to take their masks off and put their uniforms on...
Never a truer word!
Terrible stories Paul. Dreading to hear what happened next. I too have been let down by the police in the past when I was robbed. Even found the goods on ebay and couldn't get them to go and arrest the guy and get my stuff back - never did get a result - pathetic!
There was a time when people became police officers because they cared about public safety and were willing to put their lives on the line to "serve and protect" To hear officers purposely standing down in fear of the criminals makes you wonder why they even bother. I'm just grateful that you made it through all this and you're here to talk about it. All the best mate!
That was a time when the police were leaders. Now, without sounding misogynistic, they have women, they have anyone of any size without any real presence (sorry for the heightism).
The people I know who have joined the police did it because they wanted power over other people - they went so far as to admit it.
@@riboid hightist!! 😂
Absolute rubbish.
People were being beaten in the nick when cameras weren’t a thing. Even innocent people. It was always a breeding ground for society’s bottomless heap of horse manure.
As a long time follower , I know what’s coming. Sorry the Police let you down . Stay strong my friend.
Thanks for sharing Paul. What a badge of honour for uk's police once again...
Nothing on you, Paul, your country's policies have failed you and left you a defenseless target.
It’s unbelievable how bad it is. I don’t understand how you’re not allowed to beat the living hell out of these thug’s.
@@jessedavis7555 i agree with you 100%
You call them police? Kinda of sounds wrong to give them that name.
Can we substitute the term "organized crime" in place of the name "police"? Sounds more accurate in the UK.
Thanks for sharing Paul! Might as well defund that sham of a police force and let the citizens defend themselves from the thieves!
I had no idea this was your background and you had a story like this. I’ve just seen a few of or videos about the state of the country. My respect for you has just increased massively. That was a very gripping video, and the story told so well.
Remember catching a 6.5 burglar in my home. I ended up fighting with him & holding him for the police.. I kid you not it took the police over 25 minutes to turn up even though the police station was less than a mile away.. I was more pissed off with the police than the burglar & told them to fuck off because you lot are absolutely useless.. I ended up letting the burglar go about 20 minutes in not before taking a letter from his pocket with his name & address & giving him a good slap & a warning..
5 minutes in that situation is like an eternity.. Luckily he was unharmed & on his own pluss I'm 6.5 & a big guy myself with bottle....
Really feel for you mate, laws in this country are an absolute joke!. Where I live just last week someone attacked a burglar in their own home, the scumbag later died and they have remanded the victim………
I believe once you violate someone’s “human rights” the law should automatically void yours!
I remember, the homeowner was a big bloke about 70 and grabbed a kitchen knife
Thank Paul,
Again very helpful to us.
Its very interesting the Police had come by earlier to inspect the shop.
They looked around the shop and discussed the cans of vegetable spray identifier.
Knowing they were legal but still told you not to use them.
Then the robbers come again.
And the police are told to stand down when 911 was called.
(In part one )you over hear two cops outside the shop saying look at all this high end stuff in the shop, he got what he deserved.
Questions are more with the Police than your shop or the robbers.
Internal affairs should investigate the police
(Example) cell phone records and calls to whom during time around the robbery
Sometimes the good guys are the bad guys.
And the bad guys are still out there.
Usually when there is abuse of a system it continues until the investigators are investigated.
Good luck
They have the same law in the States. Wait for backup, but the office can use their discretion and take action. It is not mandatory it is optional.
As the saying goes there's honour among thieves, it seems the people who should be protecting and helping the public, have no honour whatsoever.
Sometimes I think some of the police would rather we handed over our hard earned, and not to report criminals for an easy life. Very disappointing.
Best wishes Paul. Looking forward to part three. 👍
They like to bully the law-abiding and avoid the criminals and never 'dis' them.
They love helping bailiffs
Great video Paul! I’m not sure if you remember me from a few years back when I had my own watch channel? I have appeared a few times on Archie’s Channel, and also worked alongside TGV on the Urban Gentry many years ago. I was doing ok, but these kinds of experiences are the reasons I decided not to get too heavily involved in selling watches. I’ll still buy the odd one here and there to repair and sell, but would be worried about doing it to the level of a dealer. The police give no support, and we’re not even allowed to properly defend ourselves. I have my own experiences where I have had parts stolen from cars on my driveway, and the police do nothing. Where I was told if I catch anyone trying to steal parts while on my own property, if I try to fight them off then I will be prosecuted. I suffered an attack years ago….. was walking home one night and saw a guy who had a woman against the wall by the throat and hitting her. She was screaming and I couldn’t just walk past. I intervened and told him to pack it in, and he let go of her and ran off. I asked if she was ok, she said thanks and ran off. I carried on walking home and about five minutes later a car pulls up, and the attacker jumped out with a baseball bat. I squared up to him but ended up taking a beating. I don’t remember much, but remember lying in the road trying to crawl to the pavement, then police and an ambulance turning up where I was taken to hospital. To cut a long story short, the police said I should have called them, and the beating I took was my own fault. Even though this was obviously a violent guy, who could have killed that woman, it was my own fault because I put someone else’s safety before my own. When we both know the police wouldn’t have tried to protect her unless they had ten police cars and 20 officers present. I was also told that if I had managed to take the bat from the guy and give him a hiding, I’d have been prosecuted. So that’s where we’re at. If someone attacks you or your property, you’re supposed to hide and call the police, who’ll take an hour to turn up by which time you’re dead. And if you see someone being attacked or a serious crime being committed, just hide and call the police, and let the victim die. After my attack no one one was found responsible. And I’m sure no one has been caught for yours. You already said in the first video that the thieves were let off. Makes me so damn angry! Now we’re in a situation where we know that there is a risk wearing a high end watch. You’ve done amazingly hilighting this and trying to get the lost and stolen register sorted. Again what do we do if someone tries to steal our watch? We’re damned if we let them take it, and damned if we try to defend ourselves and “harm” the thief in the process! Sorry for the rant, but keep up the good work. Out of all the watch channels on TH-cam I respect you the most.
I'm glad you got that off your chest
I've been following you and watching your videos since even the previous videos of those stories, and hearing them again still angers me to the bones.
Thanks for sharing them with us, and keep strong as always.
Regards from Russia
My Uncle Dennis was an agent for Audemars Piguet in Grimsby in the 70s, never had an trouble.
Didn’t know there was an AD selling AP in Grimsby.
@William you’d be surprised. There’s a very well established Rolex AD in the town that does very well. Not heard of anybody selling AP though.
@William Grimsby was a rich fishing port, there was money there.
Plenty of fresh air is good for you 👍
Here to support you all the way all day
Love this series - thanks for putting it together Paul!
Appreciate the honestly Paul, looking forward to part 3. Very glad to hear nothing was this time around. Keep up the good work mate.
Cheers Paul!!
Some guy you are!!! Thanks for sharing and being a legend!!!!
The question is ; WHO told them to stand down and not attend , to my way of thinking THAT was illegal.
Obviously their seniors back at HQ has always been my guess. Cheers.
Vegetable spray illegal? Hard to imagine. As you probably know In the US we have all kinds of great weapons available to most citizens. A friend of mine moved from the UK to the US and now carries a nice concealed weapon with her everyday.
We have to cross our fingers and run away quickly, when faced with a serious crime
As always. Amazing stories. Love the seaside setting too. Time to reflect. 👊
It’s a shame liberal policies have left this country riddled with crime and theft. When a watch dealer is too scared to wear his watch on a pier in broad daylight. 🤦🏻♂️ I wear Rolex and Patek everywhere in America except in liberal cities which once again are crime filed infestations of corruption and crime. 🤷🏼♂️ sometimes the truth hurts but it’s still the truth.
I heard a story about two anglers being attacked with an axe , when the ambulance arrived the victim's said that they were waiting for the police the ambulance staff said the police were just around the corner waiting for the station to " down " , no action was taken against the aggressors! 😂
Paul, this is what I have heard from my cousin who lives in Beverley and he wont even travel to any part of London as he said its too dangerous. Gangs and thugs all over and they are attacking or robbing people all over the place. I wish I could say "Stick to your Guns" but the way Great Britain and the rest of the EU is about self defense I don't think it will change because the criminals know they have the upper hand. Only in Switzerland are the people allowed to have firearms . I have a flat in Athens and we don't keep anything there due to the fact that Greece has the same laws about defending your personal property.
I know this was in the past but stay safe Paul and we all support you, you are a good man and an asset to the watch community.
Paul, thank you for sharing this. Even if you see this as a form of therapy. It takes a big man to share such story!
Jesus I thought the laws were lax in Canada, but it sounds like in the UK it’s worse. Then they wonder why vigilante justice occurs. I’m disgusted by the police and their actions that day and good on you for taking whatever precautions necessary to protect you and your livelihood!
Incredible story! Thanks for sharing Paul.
Once again Paul your video is from the heart.Great content and honestey.Keep up the great shows.
I don't want to like this video because you have been wronged, I myself have suffered similar issues and I have an idea how you feel. Glad you are here telling us what happened in the end perseverance wins.
Thanks for another honest video Paul.
Thanks again for sharing. Looking forward to part 3. And no I don't think I could imagine how angry you were! It comes to something when you're not even allowed to defend yourself without getting into trouble with the law!! Ffs!! 😠 Best wishes 👍
Thanks for sharing that story. Keep up the great videos.
Amazing Paul. Know exactly how you feel...back in the 70`s I worked in my cousin's jewellery shop and was subject to an attack, baseball bats with 6" nails driven through them I was in my 20s. The police were very good and caught them but it was the courts that let us down, the thieves were up for multiple crimes including rape would you believe, but because they came from well to do families all they got was 2 years probation even though the detective in charge thought they had them bang to rights, my cousin who was on medication from a previous robbery with violence was so upset lost his cool in court and was fined for contempt and threatened with jail.
Keep sharing mate, we all need each other in this hobby, it’s extremely fun but very few people discuss the dark side of it, you’ve lived it and you have the resolve to re-live it for us
Hope this brings you some closure mate keep up the great content 👍
Great video thanks for sharing your story with us 🙏
hi Paul. so humble and such a gentleman. we def need you more. your opinion means everything. keep teaching and guiding us. stay safe and healthy!
Sorry for your country. Sadly the UK has become France. How did this happen that you aren’t “allowed” to defend yourself. The Uk needs their own 2nd amendment. This is a natural, god given right.
Sad times
Thank you for sharing your story. First time I really heard about what had happened to you. I feel really bad how the police had treated you, especially what happened in your part 1. Glad you are still part of the watch community though with your views and videos.
Thanks Paul for another interesting and informative video, I always watch your videos has soon as I can.
It’s a sad reflection on society that people have to endure such crap trying to provide a service and make a living ..
Paul you are an awesome person in how you have handled these circumstances! Brotherly love from across the pond !
thanks for sharing paul, your reply to the uniform on case is class, what a waste of tax payers money those police
What you went through was literally mental, But it's an education for British people.
Paul I've watched all 3, and these life experiences are worthy of a book in the making , great channel , you have alot of friends mate ,all the best Paul
in norway the police is doing whatever they can to help ,very sad to hear this story. stay strong buddy ❤
This vendetta stuff is beyond appalling, the police are one huge gang. A national Inquiry into the police is long overdue.
These professional criminal gangs, are very well connected (police, local council, lawyers, banks, watch makers/dealers, and security firms, also known as mafia). U were selected as an easy target, weeks/months of planning based on location and the known police response. Today's robberies are allowed to take place, with local insider knowledge feeding the executioner's. Perhaps at the next London Watch event, Mayor of London, head of Met, MP'sand victims of robberies (even a big cheese from Rolex) can attend a presentation on the subject of watch crime, and what distrust it brings to the public. You are a experienced, well connected business man, who can give great guidance (consultation).
We were playing alot of baseball after work at that time 🤣🤣🤣
Absolute terrifying and exciting experience.
It’s wonderful hearing these experiences. I’m actually in my late teens and was wondering to get into watch business. But anyway, you should get back into it, since your so experienced.
Paul thank you for sharing
Really sorry to be hearing all this.
Just unbelievable.
Atleast here in India we are allowed to defend ourselves using a weapon in case of life threatening situations. Only thing we have to do is provide proof and that’s it.
This second robbery, thank God you had the foresight in adding more security in your retail premises, as you say that gave you and Alfie time to prepare, as things
could have been much worse if they got through the second door, it would not surprise me if some of them were involved in your first robbery, or knew people that were.
Utter scumbags.
It's also a good thing that you said that you and Alfie were practising baseball of an evening after work. Otherwise, you may have been charged with having offensive weapons!
No words Paul, Amazing story stay strong.
Dirty pigs 🐷 like you said at least the criminals are honest
Hi Paul enjoy tour channel. I am an American and have lived in Florida all my life. I have always been interested in England's history and culture .. My wife and I enjoy your TV shows as well. I read the Telegraph and Gordian daily. Now I imagine you think of us Americans as an uncultured lot. But I will tell you I am a senior citizen and have never been robbed in my life. If someone was to beak into your shop as you described in your first video. In Florida you would have had every right to have used deadly force or as in you case shoot the ceiling . I have a concealed carry permit and carry a revolver. We have a stand your ground law. Meaning if attacked you don't have an obligation to retreat. You can defend yourself. That being said I have only had one instance that I brandished the weapon. This was when I was 24 years old and some people were surrounding my vehicle threatening me. I apologize for running on here it is just amazing that you can't defend yourself. I will put on my flame suit, I am not trying to be the ugly American. Just an observation.
In the UK, it's ridiculous, when faced with a serious crime, the procedure is to cross your fingers for luck and run away..
Thanks Paul
Definitely a business arrangement between the cops and the criminals.
You are really such a brave person, Paul. You certainly earned your living the hard way. Not like the investigating team. Imagine sitting around the corner while you and Alfie could have been violently attacked or worse!! 💔😡
You should be very proud of yourself for your accomplishments and your the way you recovered from the first incident and your preparation and wisdom dealing with the second Respect to you. X
Phenomenal videos, Paul. MrBallen-level of storytelling. Thanks for sharing your stories. God bless.
Unbelievable. Any Officer worth their salt would have got involved. That is their job. To think that members of the public could come to harm whilst they stood back is unforgivable. How were they to know if someone indefensible was not being assaulted.
if you are not willing to be a police officer yourself then whoever is eating donut is best person for the job
@@DE47H I served in the Military Shuai so I think I did my bit. 👍
@@j.burgess4459 question is why should police risk their life when they can eat donuts. who's problem is it? it's paul who's getting robbed, now did paul ever think about possibility of getting robbed? who didn't think about logical outcomes here?
@@DE47H It is not stereotypical that UK police eat doughnuts. Nor, do we play baseball or basketball in vast numbers.
All the cops had to do was turn on their vehicle's sirens and blue lights and the robbers would've immediately fled, imo.
These stories are so really shocking.!
Interesting learning on how popular an American pastime can be in other countries. So much so that it is played after a long day's work. I always thought the pub followed a long day... You live you learn. Love the series and feel the loss in your voice concerning these tragic events.
Honesty is the best type of bravery.
Thanks Paul. I heard these awful events the first time but they’re no less shocking
Mark Styne goes into this type of stuff on Great Britain News.
Paul this is horrific!
I'm sorry mate.
It seems the police are bigger
scum than the robbers.
Tony.
Good job... Well done..
As an American, I cannot comprehend the level of state sanctioned criminal protection. Move to the United States my friend. #2A
It was really diligent of those officers to check and ensure the spray was harmless before it might be used!!!!!
Omg... waa typing this: "police avoid attending until the robbers have left" just before you mentioned them holding tight around the corner! - just gets worse, it's embarrassing.
What a lovely guy you are, salt of the earth type, hard working honest people deserve so much better, god bless stay safe have a happy life xx
Nice to know you two were safe
I keep a UK legal defence marker spray called 'Stoppa-Red'. The Police took it from me once then returned it a few weeks later.
Did they threaten arrest ?
i heard u the first time and at that time i concluded those cops were in on it alm the way
The Law and Justice are far apart from each other.
Absolutely unbelievable Paul, but not too surprising with the Police in UK today. Did you hear about the Vicar got conned out of his house and they said not a crime.
What a amazing story Paul can’t believe the police done nothing but to hear that they were round the corner is absolutely disgusting and you can’t even defend yourself outrageous glad to see you got through it so many people would be very traumatised cannot wait to hear your next story you had me mesmerised 👏👏👏
Damn, this story is getting crazier by the moment. Sorry to hear what you have to go through, but boy I am excited for Part 3!
Absolutely shocking !
My Great Grandfather was a copper in Hertfordshire during and before the 1st world war ….he would of been ashamed of these so called coppers ….🤷♂️…sorry for your experience Paul 🙏
OMG i can't stop watching this .......
Everyone needs support Paul - Best Regards
Paul your a good bloke and I love your videos even if I will never be able to buy a watch. Your the man 💪. We need you to bro 😎
Hard to believe that that The NWA song wasn’t written in the UK!
We are not allowed to protect ourselves! Not allowed to arm ourselves!Cowardly Criminal’s might get hurt! Something needs to change!
Was going to suggest carrying a water pistol but you might get arrested for getting your attacker a bit damp and creating the possibility he may catch a cold🙄