Shoppers chase thief after smash and grab raid at Lumbers jewellers in Market Street, Leicester
Members of the public gave chase after a thief on a bike smashed a jeweller's window and snatched two watches worth £16,000.
The incident happened at about midday on Saturday in Market Street when a man on a bicycle made a daring smash and grab attempt at Lumbers jewellers.
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Lumbers jewellers in Market Street, Leicester
The thief pocketed two Breitling watches and rode off as members of the public tried to grab him.
An off-duty police officer, who was near the store at the time, called in the crime and police arrived a short time later.
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However, they were unable to find the suspect.
Store director Michelle Dilley said: "I want to say a big thank-you to the off-duty officer who knew what to do.
"We were all in a state of shock and went into auto-pilot, but he kept us calm and called the police.
"It just goes to show you that the police are never really off duty."
Comments
by Just_Saying
Tuesday, September 25 2012, 10:46AM
“All Breitling watches have unique numbers engraved on them - hopefully the store have records of these.”
by georgeisafish
Monday, September 24 2012, 6:56PM
“dominic had best call his insurers, the watches were stolen to order by a career criminal, and he will not wish to be caught.”
by Graham_LE8
Monday, September 24 2012, 2:00PM
“I hope he didn't ride off along New Walk!!!...”
by karinfall1955
Monday, September 24 2012, 1:03PM
“Strange, I walked past Lumbers on Friday and thought what a ripe target it presented to any opportunist thief. Glad to hear people 'had a go' and very sorry to hear the thief escaped. Hopefully a good description should be forthcoming.”