Armed robbery at Pontefract jewellers - getaway car burnt out

A gang of armed robbers - one brandishing a firearm - raided a jewellers in Pontefract town centre this afternoon (Thursday).
By Sam Cooper
Published 11th Sep 2014, 18:03 BST
Police have cordened off wasteland off Wakefield Road. Picture courtesy of Philippa BrooksbankPolice have cordened off wasteland off Wakefield Road. Picture courtesy of Philippa Brooksbank
Police have cordened off wasteland off Wakefield Road. Picture courtesy of Philippa Brooksbank

Police said a group of four men entered the Kingston Jewellers on Ropergate at around 2.35pm.

They threatened staff in the store before making off with a large quantity of jewellery in a burgundy coloured Rover 75 estate car which was later found burnt out on Wakefield Road at the junction with Jubilee Way.

No-one was injured in the incident.

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DI Steve Greenbank, of Wakefield CID, said: “We are actively searching for these men and advise anyone who may see them not to approach them.

“We are also looking for a silver Vauxhall Astra estate in connection with the robbery.

“Staff at the jewellers were shaken by what happened but thankfully no-one was injured.”

Anyone with any information should call Wakefield CID on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 55111.

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