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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.’
A spokesperson for Apple said that the safety and security of customers and team members is always the company’s top priority.
‘We are supporting the authorities with their investigation of the robbery in Covent Garden and are grateful for their quick response,’ they said.
‘We also thank our team members for everything they do to support our customers and each other.’
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.
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