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Aquarium burglars remain at large

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Aquarium burglars remain at large

Aug 29 2003

POLICE continue to hunt two men who burgled the London Aquarium.

The men used a network of underground tunnels to reach the safe after setting off a smoke alarm to distract staff.

The suspects then stole "a substantial amount of money" from the safe before making off on foot from the South Bank tourist attraction and turning left onto Westminster Bridge Road towards St Thomas' Hospital.

It is not known how they gained entry to the aquarium which is situated inside County Hall, close to the London Eye.

The burglary took place at around 9.30am on Bank Holiday Monday before the aquarium had opened for business.

The suspects are described as two men wearing dark clothing with dark hoods and white masks.

One of the men is believed to be about 5ft 10in and the other 6ft.

One of the suspects was carrying a large bag.

Officers from the Priority Crime Unit at Kennington are investigating the incident. Anyone with information should contact 020-8649 2448 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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