Police are currently appealing for more information on the 'smash and grabs' on Regent Street this morning.
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Police were called to a clothing store on Regent Street at 1:30 this morning, Tuesday 14th November, following reports that 10 suspects on five scooters had smashed the window before entering the shop.
Reports state a member of security was threatened with a hammer as he tried to stop the suspects, however he was not injured.
The suspects managed to flee on their scooters with a large quantity of clothing.
Detectives are investigating whether the theft is linked to another attempted ‘smash and grab’ at a second clothing store of St John’s Wood High Street, North London, at approximately 1:30 am.
In this incident six suspects on three scooters smashed the front door but left empty-handed. Detectives from Westminster CID are investigating.
These incidents come while scooter and moped crime are at an all time high in London.
Anyone who witnessed either incident is asked to call Westminster CID via 101 or Twitter @MetCC.
Alternatively, they can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Police were called to a clothing store on Regent Street at 1:30 this morning, Tuesday 14th November, following reports that 10 suspects on five scooters had smashed the window before entering the shop.
Reports state a member of security was threatened with a hammer as he tried to stop the suspects, however he was not injured.
The suspects managed to flee on their scooters with a large quantity of clothing.
Detectives are investigating whether the theft is linked to another attempted ‘smash and grab’ at a second clothing store of St John’s Wood High Street, North London, at approximately 1:30 am.
In this incident six suspects on three scooters smashed the front door but left empty-handed. Detectives from Westminster CID are investigating.
These incidents come while scooter and moped crime are at an all time high in London.
Anyone who witnessed either incident is asked to call Westminster CID via 101 or Twitter @MetCC.
Alternatively, they can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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