Four hooded and armed men robbed the Davis Rosas up-market jewellery shop in the Quinta Shopping complex at the entrance to Quinta do Lago this morning, Thursday 28th September.
According to TVI, the robbery happened at 10:30 am, when the four men entered the shop, brandishing guns and smashing display cases with a hammer. They stole luxury watches and jewellery.
All four of the robbers were armed and escaped on two motorbikes.
The shopping centre was shut down and security staff removed customers from the esplanade amid some scenes of panic.
The Police were soon on the scene, collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses, including the two shop staff and the security guard.