Moment brazen gang ram-raid Rolex store in Knightsbridge before fleeing with thousands of pounds of luxury watches
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This is the moment a gang of brazen motorbike-riding robbers stole thousands of pounds worth of Rolex watches from a Knightsbridge store.
Cellphone footage shows two motorcycles descending into the Bucherer Rolex Boutique at One Hyde Park as another vehicle opens the door.
At around 10.53 today, many men were seen running towards the luxury boutique with crowbar-like weapons.
And just a few seconds later, another motorcycle, driven by a person dressed entirely in black with his face covered by a helmet, also appeared on the scene.
The video comes amid reports that men wearing motorcycle helmets burst in, threatened staff with guns and then stole several items.
The thieves were seen fleeing the luxury store just three minutes after the incident.
As police officers spoke to Rolex staff, footage showed shattered glass cabinets and a motorcycle leaning against the door, appearing to be abandoned inside the boutique.
Forensic officers were also seen working at the scene and collecting evidence.
Mobile phone footage shows two motorcycles landing at the Bucherer Rolex Boutique at One Hyde Park and another vehicle opening the door
Police were called to the Bucherer Rolex Boutique at One Hyde Parkat at 10.53am today following reports that a group of men wearing motorcycle helmets had barged in and threatened staff.
A photo posted on social media shows shattered glass cabinets and an abandoned motorcycle inside the boutique.
In the footage, a motorcycle that appears to have been abandoned inside the boutique can be seen leaning against the door while police officers were talking to Rolex staff.
Forensic officers can also be seen examining the scene and collecting evidence.
A worker at nearby Harvey Nics said staff were aware an incident had occurred but were unclear on the details.
“There were a lot of police, though, so we knew something bad was going on,” the retail worker said.
‘I think it is worrying that something like this is happening, especially in this region. I hope we’re all doing well in the store and everyone involved at Rolex is doing well too.’
No arrests were made as the thieves gang roamed the city.
The Met Police are appealing for anyone with information that could help further the investigation.
A force spokesman said: ‘We are currently at the scene of a store in Knightsbridge following an armed robbery this morning.
‘Officers were called at 10.53am on Tuesday, January 20, following reports that a group of men had entered the store and threatened staff with weapons before stealing multiple items. No injuries were reported.
‘The men wearing motorcycle helmets then left the scene on mopeds. Officers arrived on scene within three minutes and the scene remains.
‘At this stage no arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing.’
Anyone with information is asked to contact police by calling 101 quoting reference 2313/20Jan.’
