Three men smash Bradford jewellery shop in ram raid... but steal nothing

Shocking footage has emerged depicting three thieves target a jewellers in Bradford before taking off without stealing anything.

West Yorkshire Police confirmed the force was called to Barkerend Road just after 11.30am on Monday, following reports of an attempted robbery.

The footage shows the balaclava-clad trio smash through the front of the store ram raid style, using a vehicle to breach the shopfront.

An alarm from inside Bradford Jewellers can be heard in the clip, as two women emerge through the smoke, seen to help each other out of the store, with one holding a baby.

Several men can then be seen emerging from inside the smashed store front, as the three intruders attempt to gain entry.

The smashed vehicle’s bumper could also be seen lying in the street.

The shop front suffered extensive damage and appeared to have completely caved in.

One man can be seen wielding what appears to be a metal baseball bat as the group flee the scene.

At no point does the video depict the purported thieves filling their bags with any stolen goods, with West Yorkshire Police confirming no items were stolen.

One person was later arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery, police confirmed.

A statement from the force said: "At 11.37am, officers were called to report of a ram-raid at a jewellery shop on Barkerend Road, Bradford.

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"Three suspects gained entry to the shop using a vehicle, nothing was stolen.

"A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempt robbery. Enquiries are ongoing by Bradford CID."

Following the ordeal, the store announced on social media that it would be closed for up to two weeks, citing an “unforeseen circumstance”.

A statement said: “Thank you very much to everyone contacting us. Alhamdulilah we are all well. Please bare with us and keep us in your duas."

Police are encouraging any witnesses to contact police via 101, or use the live chat options at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat quoting log 561 of May 11.