Glasgow robbery – level 2

30-09-2014 07:00

Thieves robbed a jewellery shop in Glasgow at noon last Tuesday. Some nearby shoppers witnessed the robbery and captured the moment on video. They were shocked because the criminals were dangerous.

There was a security guard who tried to apprehend the gang, but all of them ran away. They wore black and grey clothing. Police are now investigating the incident. Anyone with any information should contact them.

Difficult words: thief (somebody who steals), witness (to see something), apprehend (arrest).

You can read the original story and watch the video in the Level 3 section.

Have you ever witnessed a crime?

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