07/12/2023

Appeal Following 'Ram-Raid' Style Robbery In Newry

An investigation has been launched following a 'ram-raid' style robbery at a jewellers in Newry in the early hours of Wednesday, 06 December.

According to police, shortly after 4.30am 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.

Once inside the man removed cash from a till and a quantity of jewellery before fleeing in the vehicle.

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/makeareport/

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.

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