Three men have been arrested following a roof-top burglary at a Huddersfield town centre jewellers.

And the suspects were caught after a fast-moving operation involving the West Yorkshire Police helicopter.

It is the second time in just over three months that Beaverbrooks on King Street has been hit by thieves who have got into the store below by climbing through the roof.

Police were called to the building at the corner of King Street and Market Walk at around 9pm last night after store alarms were activated.

The first officers to arrive found the premises had been entered via the roof and jewellery disturbed. It is not known at this time whether items were stolen.

They used town centre CCTV cameras to trace suspects who had fled the scene.

The three men were arrested on suspicion of burglary.

Det Insp Stef Wiseman of Huddersfield CID confirmed: “We are investigating a burglary at Beaverbrooks in King Street Huddersfield.

“The suspects entered the store via the roof at around 9pm on Saturday.

“Three men have been arrested on suspicion of burglary. Enquires are ongoing.”

The latest incident comes after thieves entered the store via the roof on December 21 and stole £150,000 worth of designer watches.

Anyone who witnessed the incident should contact police on 101.

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