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Masked thieves raid Tesco Express in London, looting tobacco and spirits as shocked staff watch; public criticizes lack of intervention. Police investigation ongoing.
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Masked thieves loot HUNDREDS of items from Tesco as helpless workers watch on

Charlie Watton
Last updated: October 31, 2024 1:49 pm
Charlie Watton Published October 31, 2024
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Thieves looting items from a Tesco store as helpless workers watch on. (Jam Press/@CrimeLdn)
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Masked thieves have been caught on camera looting hundreds of items from a Tesco Express.

Workers at the store have been slammed for standing and watching as the group filled their bags with stolen goods.

In the video, five men in coats and masks fill duffel bags full of hundreds of pounds worth of items.

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The thieves ransacked the tobacco and cigarette locker behind the counter while also snatching bottles of spirits.

Masked thieves raid Tesco Express in London, looting tobacco and spirits as shocked staff watch; public criticizes lack of intervention. Police investigation ongoing.
Thieves looting items from a Tesco store as helpless workers watch on. (Jam Press/@CrimeLdn)

Three Tesco workers in the video can be seen standing and watching in horror as the robbery takes place.

Masked thieves raid Tesco Express in London, looting tobacco and spirits as shocked staff watch; public criticizes lack of intervention. Police investigation ongoing.
Thieves looting items from a Tesco store as helpless workers watch on. (Jam Press/@CrimeLdn)

One can be seen filming the situation while the other appears to be contacting police for help.

Masked thieves raid Tesco Express in London, looting tobacco and spirits as shocked staff watch; public criticizes lack of intervention. Police investigation ongoing.
Thieves looting items from a Tesco store as helpless workers watch on. (Jam Press/@CrimeLdn)

The third worker stands in complete shock as the thieves make their getaway.

The incident took place last week on Forest Road in Walthamstow, London, as reported by Need To Know.

Shocked members of the public slammed the Tesco workers for not intervening.

One stated: “Hardly surprising.

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“The staff there are usually completely disinterested in everything anyway, including doing the job they’re being paid for.”

Izzy said: “And no one has done anything except watching and recording.”

Another added: “All you can take buffet. Welcome to the UK.”

Danny Marshall stated: “No Shame, police do nothing so they keep doing it.”

Social media comment on the post of Masked thieves raid Tesco Express in London, looting tobacco and spirits as shocked staff watch; public criticizes lack of intervention. Police investigation ongoing.
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Another said: “This is wild.”

The Metropolitan Police has been contacted for a comment.

Tesco has been approached for a comment.

READ MORE: Masked thieves ransack wine fridge in Sainsbury’s in front of stunned staff

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