Thieves struck at the Sheraton Mall at Sargeants Village, Christ Church in the early hours of this morning smashing a glass door in an attempt to raid a store.

But they left empty handed after an alarm was triggered and mall security and the police quickly responded.

Social media video showed the shattered glass and a hooded burglar in dark clothing trying to gather loot as an activated security alarm can be heard in the background.

General Manager of Sheraton Mall Kelly Stoute tells Starcom Network News that the break-in occurred sometime after 2 am.

General Manager of Sheraton Mall Kelly Stoute.

Video footage of the incident.