Bungling crooks struggle to hurl 250kg safe from balcony in affluent south London street

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This is the moment bungling crooks attempted to hurl a 250kg safe from the balcony of a home in an affluent south London street.

The three thieves broke the railings on the balcony before launching the safe, which contained high-value jewellery and watches, to the ground below.

CCTV footage shows the brazen thugs struggle to summon the strength to shift the heavy item towards the edge of the balcony.

Police said the men eventually managed to throw the safe off the ledge before making their escape after ransacking the Kingston home on January 19.

Kingston: Police are trying to trace the three bungling thieves
Kingston Police

Officers have launched an appeal to trace the three suspects following the incident in Kingston Hill at about 5.30pm.

A Kingston Police spokesman said: “Despite the weight the three suspects managed to move the safe to an upstairs balcony.

“They then broke the railings and launched the safe off the balcony and made their escape. This must have made a significant noise, did you hear or see anything?

“We are now appealing for your help, who are these males? They are wanted by Kingston Police for burglary.”

Call Kingston Police on 101 and quote: 0400613/17 with information. Or you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 if you wish to pass information to them anonymously.

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