A jewellers was ram-raided by crooks, who allegedly used a stolen Mini, to smash their way in.
The masked gang made off with expensive items from the high-end shop.
Shocked locals watched on in the upmarket village.
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They reversed the red car into the front of the jewellery shop which sells rings costing up to £14,500.
It also has watches worth up to £11,750.
They then loaded it up with jewels into the car and sped off.
It took place at Brooklands Jewellers, in Old Woking Road, West Byfleet, Surrey, yesterday (29 Jan) at 1:15pm.
The car was later found by cops about a mile away in Parkside, in New Haw.
One suspect was arrested by cops after being found with an arm injury.
Two other suspects were later nicked after a police helicopter and dog unit were deployed.
Locals reacted with shock at the brazen raid in broad daylight, as reported on Need To Know.
Shania Howard said: “This wouldn’t have happened if I was there.
“Why is no one stopping them or running them over?”
Rich Castleton said: “Why doesn’t somebody just park in front of the Mini?
One called Alan said: “The cement mixer at the beginning missed a trick.
“It could have reversed into the Mini or dump its load on it.”
Another added: “How the f*ck has a Mini ram raided a jewellery store?”
Andrew Duncan fumed: “Where are the police?”
Nicky Kane joked: “The Italian job gone wrong.”
A Surrey Police spokesperson said: “We are currently investigating after a suspected stolen vehicle was used to ram raid a jewellers on Old Woking Road at around 1.15pm on Wednesday, 29, January.
“After the car was used to ram the premises, the men who were wearing face coverings, entered the jewellers and stole a number of high-value items.
“The men then left the scene, and at Parkside in New Haw, the vehicle was found by officers.
“One suspect was later arrested with injuries, including one to his arm.
“He was arrested on suspicion of burglary and was taken to hospital for treatment.
“Following an area search involving the police helicopter and the dog unit, two other suspects were also located and arrested on suspicion of burglary.”
They appealed for witnesses to come forward.
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