CCTV shows ram-raid at Red Bull F1 team factory

21 January 2015 06:01

Dramatic CCTV footage has been released of raiders using a 4×4 to ram-raid Formula 1 team Red Bull’s factory before they stole more than 60 trophies.

The clip shows the thieves’ vehicle reversing into the front entrance of the team building in Milton Keynes at around 1.30am on December 6.

Six masked raiders, some armed with shovels and sledgehammers, are then seen grabbing trophies from cabinet shelves before fleeing.

Officers from Thames Valley Police are due to make an appeal for information about the break-in on BBC1′s Crimewatch programme tonight.

Around 20 of the trophies were recovered after a member of the public spotted them dumped in Horseshoe Lake near Sandhurst, Berkshire.

CCTV issued by BBC Crimewatch of a ram raid taking place at Formula 1 Red Bull Racing team's factory in Milton Keynes
(BBC Crimewatch/PA)

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner told Crimewatch: “It was a pointless crime, the value of which for these trophies is minimal in terms of raw material.

“But the emotional value is huge and it would be great to see those trophies back in their rightful home in Milton Keynes.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Thames Valley Police on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

BBC Crimewatch airs at 9pm on BBC One.

Source: SNAPPA