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Robber in Disguise: Wasiu Smith's Crime Spree | UK News
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- Jul 13, 2026
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A 26-year-old Nigerian-born man with a Dutch passport, Wasiu Smith, shocked London after pulling off a brazen robbery spree near Farringdon Tube station, snatching phones, a laptop, and a £600 heirloom ring—all while claiming he was just admiring Christmas lights that hadn’t even been lit. Aggressive and threatening, he lunged at victims, fake-wielding weapons, and left one man hiding in a store for safety. Caught on a bus with stolen goods and crack cocaine, Smith blamed the ring on his own possession and claimed he was framed, even citing cold weather as a reason to keep his hand in his pocket—a theory the judge dismissed as absurd. The court found him untrustworthy, citing his erratic behavior, medical excuses, and the terror he inflicted. Sentenced to five years for multiple counts of robbery, assault, and drug possession, the judge emphasized the violence and fear he caused, likely to fuel his addiction. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/dbebfffd4604e582