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Masked hammer raid on jewellers in Glasgow's Argyll Arcade Stunned shoppers film raid in Glasgow's Argyll Arcade
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Four masked people armed with hammers have attempted to rob several jewellers in Glasgow's Argyll Arcade.Four masked people armed with hammers have attempted to rob several jewellers in Glasgow's Argyll Arcade.
An eyewitness told the BBC that masked individuals knocked over a security guard and smashed windows at about 12:45 on Monday.An eyewitness told the BBC that masked individuals knocked over a security guard and smashed windows at about 12:45 on Monday.
This triggered a security smoke alarm and people inside ran for cover.This triggered a security smoke alarm and people inside ran for cover.
The witness said the robbers were hooded and wearing a mixture of grey and black clothing. Two were seen running off up Buchanan Street. The witness said the robbers were hooded and wearing a mixture of grey and black clothing. They ran off on to Buchanan Street and down a nearby lane.
She said she saw attempts to break windows at Mappin and Webb jewellers and Laings of Glasgow.She said she saw attempts to break windows at Mappin and Webb jewellers and Laings of Glasgow.
Police are on the scene and are beginning to interview witnesses.Police are on the scene and are beginning to interview witnesses.