'Chaos' as machete gang targets Knightsbridge Rolex shop in smash and grab raid
Officers arrived at the scene within three minutes of the robbery.
Shocking video shows the moment a gang armed with weapons target a Knightsbridge Rolex shop in a smash and grab raid.
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Six suspects wearing motorcycle helmets attacked the store, with a number entering and threatening staff and members of the public with weapons, including machetes. A moped was also used to enter the shop.
The offenders made off on four mopeds after taking a number of high-value watches, leaving a stolen moped behind in the store.
No injuries were reported.
In the video shared to social media, one person wielding a machete can be seen waving it towards members of the public forcing them to stay back.
Police were called to the Bucherer Rolex Boutique at One Hyde Park at 10.53am on Tuesday following reports a group of men wearing motorcycle helmets had smashed into the store.
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Images of the scene after the attack show smashed glass cabinets and one motorbike seemingly abandoned inside the store, leaning against the door.
Forensic officers were spotted at the scene collecting evidence yesterday while a police cordon was in place.
A security guard at another luxury store told Metro: “There was a big crash like a road traffic accident then shouting and people running. It was chaos.
“I realised it wasn’t just a crash when I saw the bike in the Rolex store door.
“We all are told to look out for ram-raiders. They are a constant threat and our worst nightmare.”
Detective Chief Inspector Scott Mather from the Met’s Flying Squad, who is leading the investigation, said:
"This robbery was carried out in a busy part of London, and we understand the alarm it has caused.
"The Flying Squad specialises in tracking down organised robbers who use violence and intimidation, and our officers are working to identify and arrest those responsible.
“Officers were on scene within minutes and investigators are working at pace to piece together the offenders’ movements. We are determined to find those involved and bring them to justice as swiftly as possible.”
No arrests have been made at this stage and enquiries are ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference 2313/20Jan.