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Brazen thieves target jeweller in broad daylight

Author
Northern Advocate,
Publish Date
Wed, 2 Aug 2023, 4:27pm
Police guard the scene of a reported aggravated robbery at Michael Hill Jeweller in Whangārei. Photo / Michael Cunningham
Police guard the scene of a reported aggravated robbery at Michael Hill Jeweller in Whangārei. Photo / Michael Cunningham

Brazen thieves target jeweller in broad daylight

Author
Northern Advocate,
Publish Date
Wed, 2 Aug 2023, 4:27pm

A jeweller in downtown Whangārei has reportedly been targeted by thieves carrying out a suspected aggravated robbery in broad daylight.

The Advocate understands at least five offenders clad in balaclavas entered the Michael Hill Jeweller store on Cameron St around 3.45pm.

Police at the scene of a reported ram-raid at Michael Hill Jeweller in Whangārei. Photo / Michael Cunningham

Police at the scene of a reported ram-raid at Michael Hill Jeweller in Whangārei. Photo / Michael Cunningham

Smashed glass display cabinets can be seen through the window of Michael Hill Jeweller in Whangārei. Photo / Michael Cunningham

Smashed glass display cabinets can be seen through the window of Michael Hill Jeweller in Whangārei. Photo / Michael Cunningham

A passerby described seeing smoke still billowing from the shop entrance, believed to be caused by a fog cannon. Shards of glass litter the shop floor near shattered cabinets used to display jewellery.

Early indications are the group were armed. However, police are yet to confirm any details of the incident.

A reporter at the scene said police officers were checking two staff who appeared to be hurt.

Police are reportedly tracking the offenders.

More details to come.

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