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Essex Spiderman Sentenced to Over Six Years for £1M Heist

9/12/2025

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David Buisson, 56, received a six-year and one-month sentence for a £1 million watch heist at Bluewater shopping centre in Kent.
He committed the burglary on February 7, using a telescopic ladder and disguises to evade security.
Known as the 'Essex Spiderman', Buisson has a history of high-value crimes, including a raid on Lord Sugar's mansion.
His accomplice was arrested but died while in custody; three stolen watches were found in Buisson's car.
After fleeing to Spain, he was captured by the National Crime Agency and returned to the UK in May, facing a five-year crime prevention order post-release.

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David Buisson, 56, received a six-year and one-month sentence for a £1 million watch heist at Bluewater shopping centre in Kent.
He committed the burglary on February 7, using a telescopic ladder and disguises to evade security.
Known as the 'Essex Spiderman', Buisson has a history of high-value crimes, including a raid on Lord Sugar's mansion.
His accomplice was arrested but died while in custody; three stolen watches were found in Buisson's car.
After fleeing to Spain, he was captured by the National Crime Agency and returned to the UK in May, facing a five-year crime prevention order post-release.