Robbery at jewellers in Groby

Officers are investigating a report of an armed robbery at a jewellers in Ratby Road, Groby, and are appealing for public help.

Police were called at just before 5.30pm Tuesday evening after four men entered the shop wearing balaclavas. The men were armed, carrying an axe and a crowbar.

The axe has been recovered from the scene.

The men left the store and left the scene in a red Ford Focus, which has since been recovered from Foxglove Drive, Groby.

A crowbar has been recovered from the car.

Staff were inside the store at the time of the incident, but are not injured. However, they are understandably shaken. Individual items of Jewellery were taken.

DS Jason Fell, who’s leading the enquires, said: “We know there were a number of vehicles and people in the area at the time the men entered, and left, the store.

“Did you see any one acting suspiciously? Did you see anyone you didn’t recognise?

“Having as much information as we can at this vital stage of the investigation is very important.

“If you were in the area around 5.30pm, any little bit of information you have may help the investigation. Please contact us.”

Call 101, quoting incident number 454 of 19 December.