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Police hunt after London jewellery shop raid | Police hunt after London jewellery shop raid |
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A jewellery shop has been raided at a north London shopping centre, with sledge hammers and pick-axes recovered afterwards. | A jewellery shop has been raided at a north London shopping centre, with sledge hammers and pick-axes recovered afterwards. |
Five men have been arrested after the store in Brent Cross shopping centre was targeted at 02:30 BST. | Five men have been arrested after the store in Brent Cross shopping centre was targeted at 02:30 BST. |
Scotland Yard said at least 12 suspects had smashed windows and stolen items from Goldsmiths Jewellers. | Scotland Yard said at least 12 suspects had smashed windows and stolen items from Goldsmiths Jewellers. |
The area was searched by officers with the help of police dogs and a helicopter. | The area was searched by officers with the help of police dogs and a helicopter. |
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The group also attempted to steal items from Ernest Jones jewellers before escaping on foot and bicycles, police said. | The group also attempted to steal items from Ernest Jones jewellers before escaping on foot and bicycles, police said. |
Five men in their 20s and 30s have been arrested on suspicion of robbery. | Five men in their 20s and 30s have been arrested on suspicion of robbery. |
Some jewellery and watches were recovered, as well as the weapons, but the Metropolitan Police said they were still looking for the remaining suspects and property. | Some jewellery and watches were recovered, as well as the weapons, but the Metropolitan Police said they were still looking for the remaining suspects and property. |
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