Three masked raiders stole designer watches worth £1 million from Selfridges in Manchester while the store was busy with customers. The men used an axe and crowbar to smash into cabinets, taking around 100 watches.
The gang, wearing high-visibility jackets and trousers, escaped in a black car driven by a fourth man on Wednesday evening. The stolen haul included brands such as Audemars Piguet, Hublot and Cartier.
The raid occurred in Exchange Square, and the getaway car was later found abandoned on Robert Street in the Strangeways area, just over a mile away.
Detective Constable Adam Cronshaw of Greater Manchester Police described the robbery as “brazen” and “well planned and executed.” He noted that the thieves were in and out in less than 80 seconds and were selective about the watches they took.
Police are urging the public to be vigilant and report anyone trying to sell the stolen watches.
