Shocking footage shows the moment masked thieves ram-raided a jewellery shop before returning seconds later to force their way inside.
Police were called after a grey Volvo estate was driven into the shop front, with a group of masked men initially failing to get inside before driving away.
They returned shortly afterwards and managed to gain entry on their second attempt, stealing a small amount of jewellery and causing extensive damage to the shop, as reported by Need To Know.
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The raid happened on Monday (10 Aug) at Colin Whitcombe and Sons in Accrington, Lancs.
A spokesperson for the jewellers said: “A horrific time.
“The shop was ram-raided, causing massive damage to our property and display cabinets.
“Thankfully, there was very little stolen, but the impact has caused structural damage.
“All customer repairs were, as always, stored away in our very heavy safe.
“Everything is here.”
The grey Volvo was reportedly being driven antisocially around Accrington in the hours before the raid.
It was later found burnt out in nearby Oswaldtwistle.
Hyndburn Police said: “We are appealing for information after a ram raid at a jewellery shop in Accrington.
“Police were called at 8.30pm on Monday, August 10 to reports that a car had driven into the storefront on Warner Street.
“A group of masked men then tried unsuccessfully to get into the shop before giving up and driving away.
“They then returned a few seconds later and tried again, finally gaining entry.
“The thieves managed to get away with a small amount of jewellery and caused extensive damage to the shop.
“The car, a grey Volvo estate, was reported in the hours before the raid as driving antisocially around Accrington.
“It was later found burnt out on Heron Way in Oswaldtwistle.
“An investigation is ongoing, and we are appealing for anyone with information or footage of the car in the Accrington area yesterday to get in touch.
“If you can help, please call us on 101 quoting log 1416 of August 10th.
“You can also call independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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