Gang smash van into posh jewellers Tiffany's before moped thieves raid store

Ram-raiders have stolen jewels from top-end jewellers Tiffany's in west London.

Police say a transit van was used to smash into the store and then was left at the scene before moped raiders snatched items at the Knightsbridge jewellers and fled.

The raid was carried out at the premises in high end shopping district Sloane Square just before 3am this morning.

A Scotland Yard spokesman said police are still hunting for the culprits.

The van the thieves left at the scene (Vantagenews.com)

Police can be seen at the crime scene in Sloane Square (Vantagenews.com)

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"Police were called at 02:56hrs on Friday, 26 April to Sloane Street SW1 following reports of a smash and grab at a jewellers," the spokesman said.

"A transit van is reported to have driven into the shop front before a number of accompanying mopeds stole a quantity of items from the shop window.

Police are hunting the jewel thieves who raided the Knightsbridge store (Vantagenews.com)

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"All those involved then fled. The transit van was left at the scene.

"No arrests have been made. Enquiries continue."