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Man receives home detention for Hamilton Michael Hill jewellery robbery

Waikato TimesStuffNZ HeraldWednesday 15 January 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Chedin Thompson has been sentenced to six months of home detention for his role in a 2023 robbery at a Michael Hill Jewellers in Hamilton. Thompson and three others stole approximately $378,000 worth of jewellery and watches using tools such as hammers and a screwdriver.

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First reported by Waikato Times, Wed 15 Jan 2025, 7:17pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 42 minutes
  1. Waikato TimesWaikato Times

    Six months of home detention for $378K Michael Hill jewellery store smash-and-grab (opens in new tab)

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  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Armed Michael Hill robber Chedin Thompson avoids jail after $400k theft (opens in new tab)