In a brazen daylight raid, armed robbers on mopeds have stolen thousands of pounds worth of high-value Rolex timepieces from the luxury watchmaker's exclusive Knightsbridge boutique. The incident occurred at the Bucherer Rolex Boutique located within the prestigious One Hyde Park development, sending shockwaves through the affluent London district.
Police Respond to Urgent Call Following Threats to Staff
Metropolitan Police officers were swiftly dispatched to the scene after receiving an emergency call at 10.53am today. Reports indicated that a group of men, all wearing motorcycle helmets, had forcibly entered the boutique and threatened staff with weapons before making off with multiple luxury items. The burglars demonstrated a calculated approach, using mopeds for a quick getaway, fleeing the area before police could arrive.
Forensic Teams Scour Crime Scene for Evidence
Remarkably, police response times were impressively rapid, with officers arriving at the boutique just three minutes after the initial call. Upon arrival, they discovered one motorbike seemingly abandoned inside the store, leaning conspicuously against the door as if discarded in the perpetrators' haste to escape.
Images from the scene show forensic officers meticulously inspecting the crime scene and collecting potential evidence that could lead to identifying the culprits. Meanwhile, police officers were observed speaking with Rolex staff members who had experienced the terrifying ordeal firsthand.
Metropolitan Police Launch Public Appeal for Information
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson provided official confirmation of the incident, stating: 'We are currently on scene at a store on Knightsbridge following an armed robbery this morning. Officers were called at 10:53hrs on Tuesday, 20 January following reports of a group of men entering the store and threatening staff with weapons before stealing multiple items. No injuries were reported.'
The spokesperson further elaborated: 'The men, who were wearing motorcycle helmets, then left the scene on mopeds. Officers arrived at the scene within three minutes and a crime scene remains in place. No arrests have been made at this stage and enquiries are ongoing.'
Thieves Remain at Large as Investigation Intensifies
As of now, the gang of thieves remains at large somewhere in the city, with no arrests having been made. The police force is actively appealing to the public for assistance, urging anyone with information that could aid their investigation to come forward immediately.
Authorities have provided specific contact details for witnesses or those with relevant information, asking them to call police on 101 and quote reference number 2313/20Jan. The investigation continues as forensic evidence is analysed and witness statements are collected in what appears to be a carefully planned robbery targeting one of London's most exclusive retail destinations.
