Man arrested as two remain at large after robbery at Saleem Jewellers, Roundhay Road
A man has been arrested this morning as detectives continue to investigate a robbery at a jewellers in Leeds.
Detectives from Leeds CID are continuing to appeal for witnesses to the robbery at the Saleem Jewellers on Roundhay Road at 1.19pm on Monday afternoon (November 3), in which two men attempted to steal from premises.
West Yorkshire Police arrested a 40-year-old man in the Birstall area on suspicion of robbery on Tuesday evening, in connection with the offence. He remains in custody for questioning today.
A force spokesperson said: “Officers attended and found that the two male suspects had fled the scene on foot, empty handed, after being disturbed by another man entering the store. A third suspect, also believed to be a man, had driven off from the location in a grey Mazda car.
“One member of shop staff was found to have suffered facial injuries in the incident and was taken to hospital for treatment.”
The inside lane of the outbound A58 Roundhay Road in Harehills was closed for a short while on Monday to allow for initial investigations to take place.
Anyone who saw or has footage of suspects entering the store, saw them flee or has any other information is asked to contact Leeds CID on 101 or via the online 101LiveChat referencing crime number 13250632200. Information can also be given anonymously to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.