Professional camera kit worth more than £50,000 stolen from car in Leeds

Thieves smashed a car window and stole professional camera equipment worth more than £50,000.

West Yorkshire Police said the kit is likely to stand out if offered for sale.

Thieves broke through the rear windscreen of a car parked in Newport Mount, Headingley, sometime between 2am and 9.30am on Tuesday, March 3.

Among the items taken were:

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- An Arri Alexa SXT EV camera, worth around £50,000

- A Xeen Prime lens kit

- A Bolt 500 XT transmitter

- A Vocas MB-436 Matte Box

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- Sigma lenses including a 50-100mm, serial number 52907781, and a 18-35mm, serial number 52619059

Anyone with any information is asked to contact officers via 101, quoting crime reference 13200112340 or online via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat

Information can also be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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