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Stunned shoppers film raid 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. | An eyewitness told the BBC that masked individuals knocked over a security guard and smashed windows at about 12:45. |
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. They ran off on to Buchanan Street and down a nearby lane. | 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. |