Arsenal club shop burgled in overnight raid with ‘large quantities’ of merchandise stolen
Suspects reportedly escaped from Islington store in a car and two mopeds
ARSENAL'S club shop has burgled in a daring overnight raid with "large quantities" of merchandise stolen.
The suspects reportedly escaped from the Islington store last night in a car and two mopeds.
Police confirmed the robbery, while pictures surfaced of the store-front heavily damaged.
The metal grate was left twisted and bent by the break-in, with officials now looking for answers.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: "Police in Islington were called to Emirates Stadium, Queensland Road, N7 at 23:27hrs on Tuesday, 29 August following reports of a burglary at a commercial premise.
"Officers attended and found that the front of the Arsenal FC store had been broken into and a large quantity of merchandise had been stolen.
"The suspects made off in a car and two mopeds.
"Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. You can also tweet information via @MetCC."
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