Moment gang of armed thieves raid Apple store in Covent Garden before making off with tablets, iPhones, bags and laptops
- One witness saw customers in the central London store have belongings stolen
- The Met Police have said some of the gang of men were armed with weapons
- A thief was also chased by a member of the public and Covent Garden security
This is the shocking moment a gang of armed thieves raid an Apple store in Covent Garden before fleeing the scene with thousands of pounds worth of tech products.
At 1.10pm Sunday afternoon, the Metropolitan Police were called to the scene of the electronics store in central London after a group of men ‘forced their way’ in.
One witness who saw the incident from another floor of the store said customers also had their phones and belongings ‘snatched from them’.
It is understood they stole tablets, iPhones, bags and laptops from the store on The Piazza, Covent Garden.
‘I’m not sure if people were hurt, but customers had their phones and belongings snatched from them so I’m sure there was a scuffle during that,’ the witness said.
This is the shocking moment a gang of armed thieves raid an Apple store in Covent Garden before fleeing the scene with thousands of pounds worth of tech products
One of the masked men was also chased by a member of the public as well as a Covent Garden security team member.
The Metropolitan Police have said: ‘At around 13:10hrs on Sunday, 17 July police received several calls reporting that a group of males had forced their way into a shop in The Piazza, Covent Garden.
‘Some of the group were reported to have been carrying weapons.
‘It is alleged that they stole a number of items before running from the area in different directions.
At 1.10pm Sunday afternoon, the Metropolitan Police were called to the scene of the electronics store in central London after a group of men ‘forced their way’ in
One witness who saw the incident from another floor of the store said customers also had their phones and belongings ‘snatched from them’
‘While this was an understandably scary experience for staff and customers, there were no reports of any physical injuries.
‘The group had fled prior to the arrival of officers but an investigation is under way.
‘Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has photos or video footage of it, is asked to call 101 with the reference 3815/17JUL.
‘Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.’
