£5 million was taken from a cash depot by masked robbers in a spectacular theft.
At around 5 a.m. on Wednesday, the gang snuck into a high-security warehouse at the Slough Trade Estate in Berkshire by hiding behind a truck.
The crew, which was decked out in “bulky attire” and head torches, intimidated and restrained employees with wire ties before breaking into cars to steal millions of dollars in cash.
They then used angle grinders to carve out a hole in a nearby metal fence, crossing a neighbouring property and leaping into two vehicles to make their escape.
Thames Valley Police have not confirmed whether the perpetrators were armed during the robbery.
Detective superintendent Kevin Brown said: ‘While I understand this may be alarming, there is no evidence of any wider threat to the public.
‘Our Serious and Organized Crime Unit has launched an investigation to find those responsible and bring them to justice.
‘There will be an increased police presence in the area while we investigate and anyone with concerns should speak to a uniformed officer.’
The money stolen by the crew, which was due to be dropped at banks and ATMs the following morning, places the heist as the highest-value cash depot robbery since 2006, when thieves made off with £53 million from a site in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.
Pictures from the scene show detectives and teams of forensic investigators at the site in Slough yesterday.
Reporters claim to have seen an angle-grinder on the floor, as well as a truck being removed from the site to be taken for forensic testing.
A spokesperson for the Northern Ireland-based Pivotal Cash Management Group, which runs the site, said in a statement to Metro: ‘Our greatest concern is for our employees and whilst none suffered physical injury, we are working to support their wellbeing.
‘Police were immediately notified and we will continue to assist the authorities during the investigation.’