POLICE are hunting a cyclist who tried to stage a smash-and grab raid at a Hampshire jeweller’s in broad daylight.
The raider cycled up to Barry Papworth Jewellers in St Thomas Street, Lymington, and used a mallet to strike a glass panel in an attempt to steal items on display.
After failing to break the glass he sped off on his mountain bike towards Stanford Hill.
The would-be raider was white, aged 25-35, and was wearing a dark-coloured hooded top and light-coloured gloves. He was riding a black full suspension mountain bike.
The incident happened on Tuesday at 12.55pm.
PC David Barnes, of Hampshire Police, said: “I’d like to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information about who may be responsible.”
Call PC Barnes at Lyndhurst police station on 101 or ring Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
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