Thieves make off with £60k worth of jewellery after forcing shutters on Co Antrim shop

By Mark Rainey
Published 23rd Jan 2024, 22:56 BST
Updated 23rd Jan 2024, 23:02 BST
Main Street Ballyclare - Google imageMain Street Ballyclare - Google image
Main Street Ballyclare - Google image
Thieves have made off with £60,000 worth of jewellery after forcing open the protective shutters on a jewellers in Co Antrim.

Police in Antrim said the shop in Ballyclare town centre was targeted in the early hours of Tuesday, January 23.

Detective Sergeant Marks said: “It was reported that sometime between midnight and 6am, entry was gained to the premises on Main Street via the front shutter.

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“A quantity of jewellery, with an estimated value of £60,000, was taken, along with a sum of cash and other items.

“Our enquiries are ongoing and we are keen to speak to anyone who may be able to assist us. Were you in the area and saw anything? Do you have dashcam, CCTV or other video footage?“The number to call is 101, quoting reference 502 23/01/24.”

Alternatively, anyone can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/