News / Avon and Somerset Constabulary

Smash and grab at Clifton jewellers

By Ellie Pipe  Monday Jun 26, 2017

A gang of motorcyclists used weapons to smash their way into a historic jewellers in Clifton Village in broad daylight.

Police have confirmed the four thieves on two motorbikes targeted Grey-Harris and Co in Princess Victoria Street at around 12.50pm on Monday, and are believed to have made off with a quantity of jewellery.

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Photographer Jon Craig captured the shocking aftermath at the independent business, that was founded in 1969, and reported seeing a motorbike speeding off from the scene towards The Mall.

Eyewitness accounts report seeing the thieves wielding axes.

A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset police said officers are investigating the robbery and confirmed the road is closed while enquiries are carried out at the scene.

He said: “We’d appeal for anyone who filmed this incident to provide us with the footage as soon as possible.”

Anyone who might be able to help police with the investigations is asked to call 101 and give the reference number: 5217144350, or contact police online.

Further updates to follow shortly.

 

Photo credit: @JonCraig_Photos

 

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