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Police are investigating a ram-raid type burglary at McWhirter The Jeweller in Newry in the early hours of this morning, 6 December.
The intruder was only able to access the Hill Street shop floor area and left with a sum of cash from a till and a quantity of Jewellery.
McWhirter's are keen to let customers know that the repair department wasn't touched and goods left in for repair are safe.
The incident took place just after 4.30am. It’s understood that a silver saloon car reversed into the shutters of the shop a number of times. A man then alighted from the vehicle and pulled back the damaged shutters and entered the shop. The vehicle was then used to leave the scene.
Police are asking anyone with information or anyone who may have captured footage in the area at around the time of the burglary, to please get in touch by calling 101, quoting reference 136 06/12/23.
Information can also be provided via www.psni.police.uk
Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.
The store is closed today for forensics.
