A SOPHISTICATED security system scuppered a hammer-wielding raider attempting to break into a Hereford jeweller's shop.
The youth tried to smash his way through the main window of Lamputt's in St Owen Street, using a ball-pin hammer - but failed.
He ran off towards High Town, turned into an alley heading to the cathedral.
He was joined by another youth wearing a tracksuit.
Police have recovered the hammer and other items and are asking witnesses to come forward.
Jeweller Andrew Lamputt added: "Our sophisticated security systems obviously worked. The specialised glass is impenetrable and the police were immediately alerted."
Anyone with information about the raid, which happened at 5.10pm last Saturday, contact PC Paul Matthews on 01432 276422.
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