Detectives are hunting a gang of thieves who raided a central London jeweller’s store at the weekend - after thousands of runners had taken part in a half marathon.
The daring robbers broke into George Attenborough & Son on Fleet Street while it was shut at the weekend.
Police were called at 2am on Monday - just hours after around 13,000 joggers had run past for the London Landmark Half Marathon.
It was reported tonight that around £1m of gems had been taken, but police would not confirm this.
It was also claimed that the robbers may have broken in using drills to gain access to the secure building.
The jeweller’s occupies the ground floor of a five-story building in Fleet Street.
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The firm advertises items worth tens of thousands of pounds such as Cartier diamond rings on its website.
The incident happened a short distance from the Hatton Garden Safe Deposit company, which was raided in April 2015.
The Met Police confirmed tonight that Flying Squad detectives were hunting the raiders.
It was reported that forensic teams were examining the scene and police were said to be scouring CCTV footage
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A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said last night they would not disclose what was stolen and from where saying only: “Police were called shortly before 02:00hrs on Monday, 25 March, to a report of a burglary at a jewellers in Fleet Street, EC4.
“A quantity of jewellery was stolen. An investigation has been launched, led by detectives from the Met’s Flying Squad. Forensic examination work is continuing at the scene.
“No arrests have been made. Enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances and identify those responsible.”
The Met is urging witnesses or anyone with information on the latest raid to come forward.
The Met Police urged any witnesses, or anyone with information on the Fleet Street robbery to call police via 101 quoting CAD 451/mar25. To remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
