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Tiffany & Co ram raid: Van driven into Sloane Square store Tiffany & Co ram raid: Van driven into Sloane Square store
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Ram raiders have smashed a van into the front of Tiffany & Co jewellery store in west London. "Brazen" ram-raiders smashed a van into the front of Tiffany & Co in London before they fled on mopeds with "significant" amounts of jewellery.
The Ford Transit was driven into the shop on the corner of Sloane Square, Knightsbridge, at about 03:00 BST. The Ford Transit was driven into the shop in Sloane Square, Knightsbridge, at about 03:00 BST, before being abandoned, the Met Police said.
Thieves on mopeds then took several items. A Metropolitan Police spokesman said everyone involved fled, leaving the van at the scene. No arrests have been made and police are appealing for witnesses.
No arrests have been made and police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward. In a statement, Tiffany & Co said it "cannot comment on what may have been taken or its value".
An employee at Tiffany & Co said the company was working with police on their inquiries but could not comment further. The company added it was "working closely with the authorities in this ongoing investigation."
Workers have put barriers around the broken window at the shop on Sloane Street.Workers have put barriers around the broken window at the shop on Sloane Street.
Det Insp David Watkinson, said: "This was a brazen and targeted incident which has resulted in a significant amount of items stolen.
"Although the incident took place overnight, it is a busy well-lit area."