23/10/2019

Appeal As Huge Haul Of Jewellery Stolen

Police have released details of a significant haul of jewellery stolen from a business on Antrim's Main Street.

The jewellery store was targeted sometime between 3.00am and 6.30am in the early hours of Wednesday, 16 October with a large quantity of items taken.

Approximately 50 assorted ladies and gents rings, pendants, pocket watches, a double row of pearls with a 9ct clasp, 2 9ct ladies Omega watches (case and bracelets) a 9ct gents pocket watch and two large brooches are among the items that were taken.

A full list of the stolen goods can be accessed here, with anyone offered any such items urged to contact police immediately.

Detective Constable Aaron Cooke said: "I would appeal to anyone who noticed any suspicious activity or vehicles being driven in a suspicious manner in the area of Main Street to contact detectives at Antrim on the non-emergency number 101.

"I would also appeal to anyone who is offered any of the above jewellery for sale to also contact us. Information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime."



(JG/CM)

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