"CCTV footage captured the moment a man in black rode his moped into a jewellery shop, followed by another thief who smashed glass countertops with a sledgehammer. The shop assistants fled in fear as the thieves filled their bags with stolen jewellery."
"In the first three months of 2026, there were 18 smash-and-grab attacks across the UK, with 10 involving weapons, leading to £3.2 million worth of valuables stolen. Seven of these incidents occurred in London."
"The rise in violent smash-and-grab raids has sparked public concern about safety in affluent areas of London, especially as these incidents are increasingly captured on mobile phones and shared online."
A planned robbery occurred at Bilezzik jewellery shop in Haringey, London, where thieves used a sledgehammer to smash glass countertops. Two men stood guard outside with weapons while others stole jewellery. A bystander attempted to intervene with a broom. The incident is part of a larger trend of high-value smash-and-grab raids across the UK, with 18 attacks reported in early 2026, resulting in £3.2 million in stolen valuables. The Metropolitan Police's Flying Squad is investigating these violent crimes, which are often shared on social media, increasing public concern.
Read at www.standard.co.uk
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