Images of £40 million armed robbers revealed
The suspected robbers enter the shop - caught on CCTV
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Tuesday, 11, Aug 2009 10:39
Police have released images of two men who they believe threatened staff with handguns and stole £40m worth of jewellery.
The armed robbers stole 43 items from Graff Jewellers on New Bond Street, threatening staff with handguns and firing shots outside the premises.
No one was injured in the incident which occurred on August 6th, at 16.40. A police statement said: "As they left they brought a female member of staff outside the shop but left her there physically unharmed as they made their getaway in a blue BMW.
"The BMW carried on into Old Bond Street, turned right into Stafford Street and then right into Dover Street. A second shot was fired into the ground when they abandoned the BMW car in Dover Street W1.
"It is believed they then switched into a silver Mercedes which turned left into Hay Hill and then entered Berkeley Square.
"The car drove into Farm Street where it is believed some of the suspects got into a black vehicle, possibly a Ford Galaxy or VW Sharan."
Detectives are appealing for witnesses. They say the first suspect is white, around 30 years old, of slim build, with dark hair in a well-combed side parting, light stubble on his face and is 5'10"-6' tall. He was wearing a grey suit, white shirt and tie.
The second suspect is black, described as being in his 30's, 6' tall, more well built than the first suspect, with very short Afro hair. He was also wearing a grey suit, white shirt and tie.
Police also said both men are believed to have spoken with London accents. No arrests have yet been made.
Det Chief Inspector Pam Mace from the Flying Squad said: "This was a well planned robbery with a number of vehicles used to help the robbers escape. These men are extremely dangerous and fired at least two shots in busy London streets as they made their getaway.
"Someone knows who these men are, they would undoubtedly have spoken about it beforehand or boasted about it afterwards. I would urge anyone who recognises them, knows the whereabouts of the jewellery or has any other information to contact us."
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Barnes Flying Squad on 020 8247 4804; if you wish to remain anonymous please call Crimestoppers 0800 555 111