New images of Hatton Garden robbery released

Police have released new images of the Hatton Garden robbery showing the scenes that officers found on arrival at the Hatton Garden Safe Deposit company after it was broken into. 

The images show the hole that the thieves drilled into the vault at the safe deposit company over the Easter weekend, where 72 deposit boxes were opened.

The vault was covered in dust and debris and the floor was strewn with discarded safety deposit boxes and numerous power tools, including an angle grinder, concrete drills and crowbars.

Detective Superintendent Craig Turner, head of the Flying Squad said that forensic examination of the scene has now been completed.

He said: “The hours of forensic work and inquiries have been vital in order to ensure we are able to exploit all investigative opportunities to their fullest extent and assist us in identifying those individuals responsible. We appreciate that this situation has been frustrating for those affected by this crime and thank those individuals for their ongoing patience and support.

“Those safety deposit boxes not opened by the thieves during the burglary have been left secured as they were found throughout the examination. HGSD are in the process of making contact with owners to arrange collection of it.

Turner added that of the 72 boxes opened during the burglary, police have been unable to make contact with six people who they believe have fallen victim to the robbery. “We continue to make efforts to trace them,” he added.

There have been no arrests so far in connection with the investigation.