A watch dealer put in a chokehold during a robbery at his west London store has been found dead in non suspicious circumstances.
Two men stole a number of high-value watches from the shop in Kew Road, Richmond on Saturday afternoon.
CCTV shows the member of staff being assaulted after initially being asked to fix a timepiece for them.
The victim, who was from Surrey and in his 20s, died hours later in Shepperton and his next of kin have been informed, the Metropolitan Police said.
The robbery investigation remains with the Met’s Flying Squad and his death is being probed by colleagues in the neighbouring force.
It is not being considered as homicide at this stage said a police spokesman, adding: “We are aware of the death of a man in Surrey on Sunday, May 26.
“This is being investigated by officers from Surrey Police and is not being treated as suspicious at this time.
“The man who died was the victim of a robbery at a jewellers in Richmond on Saturday, May 25.
“We ask that the privacy of his family is respected at this difficult time.”
The pair of robbers fled with a large loot of watches during the raid at 2.50pm.
Footage shows one suspect put the employee, who was not seriously injured, in a headlock while the other ransacks the shop.
The dealer is held by both arms and violently pushed across the room on his chair into a corner.
He looks on helplessly as a robber stuffs watches into a bag.
One of the men wore a grey hoodie and ripped blue jeans. The second, with a distinctive neck tattoo, had blue jeans, a blue and white T-shirt and sunglasses on his head.
In a statement on Tuesday, Surrey Police said: “Officers were called to a location in Shepperton on Sunday, May 26 shortly after 8.15pm following a report of a concern for safety.
“A man in his 20s was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin are aware and are being supported.
“Enquiries are still ongoing, but his death is not thought to be suspicious.”
Richmond is one of the most affluent residential areas in the country – with five-bed properties on Kew Road selling for more than £4.5 million.
The area is home to celebrities including broadcaster Sir David Attenborough and singer Rick Astley.
Anyone who recognises the men or has information that could assist police is asked to call 101, quoting CAD4555/25May, Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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