Watches worth £70,000 stolen in Maldon armed robbery

Thieves targeted a jewellers earlier today

Police at the scene on Maldon High Street
Author: Matt SoanesPublished 30th Mar 2022

Three watches worth £70,000 have been stolen during an armed robbery on a Maldon jewellers this morning.

Two men wearing motorcycle helmets and dark clothing pulled up outside Mitchell’s Jewellery on Maldon High Street at 10:15am this morning.

One of them forced entry into the building, taking three watches valued at around £70,000.

Both then left on a motobike, heading down Butt Lane.

Police are yet to make any arrests and are now appealing for witnesses to come forward.

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