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Biggleswade jeweller left shaking after shop 'rammed by van'

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The badly damaged front of HC Jewellers in Biggleswade. The white security grille is twisted and the door and windows are broken. There is debris scattered across the pavement.

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Biggleswade jeweller left shaking after shop rammed by van in overnight raid

Overview

A jeweller in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, was left shaken after thieves repeatedly rammed HC Jewellers with a van during the night. The incident, which occurred at about 01:20 BST on Friday, triggered alarms and security smoke, causing significant structural damage to the listed building and forcing an indefinite closure.

Key points

  • Thieves rammed HC Jewellers in Biggleswade three times with a van at about 01:20 BST on Friday.
  • CCTV footage captured the attack, which triggered security alarms and filled the shop with smoke before attackers fled.
  • The business faces an indefinite closure while structural engineers assess the listed building.
  • Owners believe security systems and a quick police response prevented a larger theft, and customer repair items were safely relocated to another store.
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