A helicopter has been called in to assist police following an armed robbery at the Gleneagles Hotel in Auchterarder.
The Mappin and Webb jewellery store in the five-star venue was targeted today, with a display window allegedly smashed with a hammer.
Police have confirmed that four masked men carried out the daring raid and made off with high-value watches in what they called a “shocking” crime.
Four masked, armed men wearing dark clothes stole watches from Gleneagles jewellery, police have confirmed.
— Jamie Buchan (@C_JBuchan) June 27, 2017
DCI Andrew Patrick says it was a shocking incident for staff at Gleneagles.
— Jamie Buchan (@C_JBuchan) June 27, 2017
Police officers are now thought to be seeking a getaway vehicle.
Armed police have been spotted at the local railway station, with a helicopter also called into assist with the search.
Armed police and helicopter have been searching for Gleneagles armed robber. Focus has been at the railway station.
— Jamie Buchan (@C_JBuchan) June 27, 2017
Entrance to Gleneagles taped off as police probe jewellery robbery inside. pic.twitter.com/kYQc9zXtcw
— Jamie Buchan (@C_JBuchan) June 27, 2017
Speculation that jewellery display was smashed with a hammer.
— Jamie Buchan (@C_JBuchan) June 27, 2017
Police dealing with robbery at Gleneagles Hotel 11am today. Nobody hurt, but valuable watches stolen. If you can help us call101. pic.twitter.com/631hTOjYTd
— Perth&KinrossPolice (@PerthKinPolice) June 27, 2017
Crime gangs have targeted the retailer before, with the Old Course Hotel shop in St Andrews having previously been targeted and foiled by police.
Police at scene of Gleneagles armed robbery. pic.twitter.com/7L8kobTxMU
— Jamie Buchan (@C_JBuchan) June 27, 2017
The Gleneagles Hotel has confirmed none of their staff were hurt during the robbery.
We are working closely with Police Scotland in relation to a robbery at the hotel this morning. 1/3
— Gleneagles (@Gleneagleshotel) June 27, 2017
We can confirm no guests or members of staff were harmed as a result of the incident. 2/3
— Gleneagles (@Gleneagleshotel) June 27, 2017
As this is an ongoing police investigation, we are unable to provide further information at this stage. 3/3
— Gleneagles (@Gleneagleshotel) June 27, 2017
More to follow when it becomes available.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/local/perth-kinross/457821/hunt-gleneagles-thieves-remains-going/
