Police release CCTV images of three 'heist' suspects

CCTV images of three suspects wanted in connection with the Hatton Garden Safety Deposit raid Credit: Met Police

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

Scotland Yard said the trio were "highly audacious" and entered the building in the city'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.

A white van police believe was used during the Hatton Garden Safety Deposit raid. Credit: Met Police

One of the suspects is shown wearing a yellow hard hat, high-vis jacket, with black gloves and appears to have grey hair. He is pictured manoeuvring a blue wheelie bin.

One of the suspects is shown wearing a yellow hard hat and a high-vis jacket Credit: Met Police
The suspect appears to have grey hair Credit: Met Police

Another suspect is wearing a blue Adidas jacket, with his face covered, and is carrying two red tools.

Another suspect is wearing a blue Adidas jacket, with his face covered Credit: Met Police

The third suspect's face is also covered. He is seen is carrying a black bag over his shoulder and is wearing gloves.

The third suspect's face is also covered Credit: Met Police

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."

A police forensics officer entering the Hatton Garden Safe Deposit company. Credit: PA Wire

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."