Scotland Yard release CCTV footage of huge heist in London

Police in England have released CCTV images of a van and three suspects wanted in connection with the Hatton Garden Safety Deposit raid.

Scotland Yard said the trio were “highly audacious” and entered the building in London’s jewellery quarter twice over the Easter weekend.

The images have been released by police after CCTV footage apparently showing a gang of burglars carrying out the raid was published by the Daily Mirror.

Detective chief inspector Paul Johnson said the images showed the suspects using a side door to make their way to and from the premises.

“They were highly audacious entering on two occasions over that weekend, firstly on Thursday April 2 at 20.19 before leaving the following morning at approximately 08.12,” he said.

“They then returned over a day later on Saturday, April 4 at approx 22.17 before leaving the following morning at approximately 06.44.

“This footage, along with other material, was already recovered by police at the earliest opportunity, and continues to be evaluated to capture the precise movements of the suspects.”

Mr Johnson said officers are continuing to collect CCTV footage from the Hatton Garden area.

He added: “I would appeal to neighbouring businesses, or members of the public who are either witnesses or in possession of CCTV footage, to contact us with information to support this inquiry.

“The examination of the scene has been painstaking and will continue into next week. These examinations are vital in order for us to arrest these thieves and we must exploit this one-off opportunity to the fullest extent.

“I appreciate that this has been a frustrating process for all those affected by this crime, and I would like to thank them and ask for their continued support in the investigation.”