By Neal Sears and Rebecca Camber for the Daily Mail
Published: 00:07 BST, 15 May 2019 | Updated: 00:07 BST, 15 May 2019
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Thieves ram-raided the grounds of a stately home to steal gems going on display at an antiques show.
In a meticulously planned night-time heist, they burst through the gates of Petworth House using two vehicles and raced towards a marquee holding a safe stuffed with hundreds of thousands of pounds of jewels.
They loaded the safe on to a trailer and made their escape before Sussex Police could arrive.
Thieves smashed through the gates of Petworth House (above) using two vehicles and headed straight for a marquee holding a safe stuffed with hundreds of thousands of pounds of jewels
The gems had been due to go on show later that day at the Petworth Park Antiques & Fine Art Fair.
A source claimed a specific trader was targeted in the raid at 3.30am on Sunday.
'They had a snatch and go plan and they were away
