Footage uploaded to YouTube shows scenes of chaos in the immediate aftermath of a smash and grab in Kingsbury, London, on Monday.
Around 30 seconds in two mopeds are seen speeding down a high street.
The thief is trapped with a wooden pallet (Picture: ahmadalmousawi)
One disappears out of view but the other veers onto a pavement and smashes into a post.
The crowd dashes over and surrounds him. One person sits on the alleged thief while another places a wooden pallet on him.
Moments later the police arrive and an arrest is made.
One disappears out of view but the other veers onto a pavement and smashes into a post.
The crowd dashes over and surrounds him. One person sits on the alleged thief while another places a wooden pallet on him.
Moments later the police arrive and an arrest is made.
Locals help recover the stolen jewellery (Picture: ahmadalmousawi)
Police say eight people were involved in the robbery at around 2pm yesterday.
The men used an axe and sledgehammer to steal a quantity of Indian and Iranian jewellery from the display area.
Officers have appealed for witnesses.
Detective Inspector Scott Hartley from the Met’s Flying Squad said: ‘This was a brazen robbery carried out in the middle of the day.
‘There were lots of passers by who would have seen the suspects smashing their way into the store and making off. I would like to praise the bravery of those in the local community who intervened in dangerous circumstances.
‘We have spoken to a number of witnesses but would urge anyone who has not yet spoken to police about what they saw to call us on 0208 -785-8655 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800-555-111.
‘Likewise we are mindful of footage of the incident circulating on social media. If anyone has any footage that could benefit investigating officers, I would urge them to get in touch.’
Police say eight people were involved in the robbery at around 2pm yesterday.
The men used an axe and sledgehammer to steal a quantity of Indian and Iranian jewellery from the display area.
Officers have appealed for witnesses.
Detective Inspector Scott Hartley from the Met’s Flying Squad said: ‘This was a brazen robbery carried out in the middle of the day.
‘There were lots of passers by who would have seen the suspects smashing their way into the store and making off. I would like to praise the bravery of those in the local community who intervened in dangerous circumstances.
‘We have spoken to a number of witnesses but would urge anyone who has not yet spoken to police about what they saw to call us on 0208 -785-8655 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800-555-111.
‘Likewise we are mindful of footage of the incident circulating on social media. If anyone has any footage that could benefit investigating officers, I would urge them to get in touch.’
Metro
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