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Armed Gang Smashes Into Home for Watches
21 Jan
Summary
- Masked men used weapons, including a sledgehammer and pickaxe, to break in.
- The victim was attacked and forced to open a safe for luxury watches.
- Police are offering a £7,500 reward for information on the incident.
Masked intruders carried out a violent burglary at a Nottinghamshire home on the evening of December 4, 2025. Five men, some wielding weapons like a sledgehammer and pickaxe, forced entry into the property on Knowle Road in Kimberley.
The gang attacked a male resident, compelling him to open a safe. They then filled a sack with valuable luxury watches. Simultaneously, the victim's wife was subjected to threats and coercion upstairs, being forced to reveal additional watch storage locations.
Nottinghamshire Police have issued an appeal for witnesses. To aid the investigation, Crimestoppers has announced a substantial reward of £7,500 for information that assists in identifying and apprehending the individuals responsible for this high-value robbery.
