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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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"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 in Sloane Square, Knightsbridge, at about 03:00 BST, before being abandoned, the Met Police said. | |
No arrests have been made and police are appealing for witnesses. | |
In a statement, Tiffany & Co said it "cannot comment on what may have been taken or its value". | |
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." |