Arsenal store on Drayton Park raided in early-hours break-in
Met Police appeal for dashcam footage after doors were forced at the Highbury shop
Incident → evidence → outcomeArsenal’s official merchandise store on Drayton Park, Highbury, was broken into during the early hours of 14 August 2026. The Met Police confirmed the raid took place between 03:30 and 04:30 BST.
Photographs taken later that morning show the shop’s front doors damaged, with one lying on the pavement and another hanging from its hinges. The store sits a short walk from the Emirates Stadium.
Police seek footage
The Met Police said no arrests have been made. Officers are conducting forensic examinations and reviewing CCTV to identify those responsible. A spokesperson for the force said the investigation is ongoing to establish what was taken.
Detectives have appealed for witnesses or anyone with doorbell or dashcam footage from Drayton Park between 03:00 and 05:00 on 14 August 2026. The Met said such incidents cause concern for retail workers and local residents.
“We understand the concern such incidents cause to retail workers and local communities.”
What happens next
The Met Police have not released details of what was stolen. The force said inquiries are continuing, and residents with information can contact officers directly or submit footage via the Met’s website.
Questions this report answers
01What time did the raid at the Arsenal store happen?
The raid took place between 03:30 and 04:30 BST on 14 August 2026. Police are reviewing CCTV and forensic evidence from the scene to identify those responsible.
02Have the police made any arrests?
No arrests have been made as of 14 August 2026. The Met Police said officers are working to gather evidence and identify suspects.
03What are police asking residents to do?
Detectives want doorbell or dashcam footage from Drayton Park between 03:00 and 05:00 on 14 August 2026. Residents can submit footage via the Met’s website or contact officers directly.
04Was anything stolen from the Arsenal store?
It is unclear what, if anything, was stolen. The Met Police said inquiries are ongoing to establish what was taken during the raid.
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