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Six people have been arrested following a raid on a jewellery store in Norwich yesterday morning (Wednesday, August 5).
The robbery, which took place at the Winsor Bishop jewellery store on London Street shortly after 10:50am, was caught on camera by passers-by, some of whom tried to tackle the robbers as they made their escape.
The men, who were armed with axes, escaped but were later arrested just off the A11 near Thetford after they were followed by a police helicopter.
One of the males, a 14-year-old boy from Norwich, has since been released on police bail pending further enquiries until Saturday September 12.
The five remaining males – a 25-year-old, a 24-year-old man, a 22-year-old man, an 18-year old man, and a 17-year-old boy – all from the London area, remain in police custody.
Norfolk police said that its control room received more than 40 999 calls from members of the public and as a result of that information officers were able to identify the suspects.
Detective Inspector Richard Graveling said: “Fortunately no one was injured during the incident although staff have understandably been left shaken.
“I’d like to thank the public for their assistance. The prompt calls we received from those who witnessed the incident meant we were able to dispatch officers to the scene immediately and quickly obtain descriptions of the suspects which ultimately led to their swift arrest.”
Graveling said that all six suspects were detained within one hour of the first 999 call being made, but said that police are still keen to hear from any witnesses and urged people who may have been in the area at the time, and have not already spoken to police, to come forward.
Anyone with information has been urged to contact Norwich CID on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
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