A masked gang have been spotted snatching bikes from IKEA car park armed with angle grinders.
The group of four cut through bike locks in broad daylight before fleeing the scene with the stolen goods.
In the footage, a masked member can be seen using what looks to be an angle grinder on a white moped.
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The member dressed in a black tracksuit and blacked out helmet freed the bike before pushing it away through the car park.
Shoppers at IKEA, Valley Retail Park, Croydon, watched on in horror as the thieves escaped.
All four of the gang were sporting tracksuits and blacked out helmets to conceal their identity.
Security guards at the Swedish furniture store reportedly called the police as they watched helplessly.
Touseeq Haider, who captured the footage, couldn’t believe what he was witnessing.
The incident took place Monday (21 Jul) around 17:45pm, as reported by Need To Know.
Members of the public were left disgusted by the events.
Michael Kennett said: “What has happened to this country.”
Kelvin Whittle added: “State of the country now.”
One said: “Security no longer has any power, they can only report to the police.
“So why endanger themselves and risk going to jail.”
Another added: “Security is to protect the shop, not property of the public.”
One said: “Welcome to the UK.”
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: “Police were called at 17:46hrs on Monday, 21 July following reports of vehicle theft in Croydon.
“A 55-year-old man allegedly had two mopeds stolen from outside IKEA in Valley Retail Park, Purley Way
“No arrests have been made.
“Enquiries continue.
“Please call police on 101 with the reference 6223/21Jul if you were a witness or have any information that could help.
“You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.”
Jam Press have approached IKEA for a statement.
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