£1 million raid at Leslie Davis, Milton Keynes
An estimated £1 million worth of jewellery has been stolen from a Milton Keynes shopping centre, Thames Valley Police have said.
The burglary at Leslie Davis jewellery store in Eagle Walk in the Centre MK happened on Thursday, October 16 at about 3am.
It is believed that the thieves deployed planned distraction techniques such as using small metal ropes to halt vehicles and starting small fires. Details of the stolen items are still to be confirmed.
Leading the investigation, Detective Inspector Ian Jarvis, from Milton Keynes Force CID said: “This burglary was carried out by offenders who used planned distraction and deterring tactics to delay officers attending the scene. These included setting small fires nearby as well as using metal ropes to prevent vehicular access and padlocking entry gates.
“We are currently undertaking extensive forensic work in and around the location of the burglary, meaning that disruption to traffic, particularly access across the overbridge to the Centre MK, is unavoidable. I would ask the public for their patience while we carry out this necessary part of our investigation.”
An update from Thames Valley Police said that they are now finalising their forensic investigation and working to allow normal access to roads near the shopping centre to resume.
Police continue to appeal for anyone with information that can assist the investigation to contact the Thames Valley Police Enquiry Centre on 101 and ask to speak to Milton Keynes Force CID.
