A giddy group of thieves allegedly broke into an antique jewellery store twice in one morning, stealing around $100,000 worth of unique diamond rings and jewels.
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The jewellery store on Manchester Lane, an inner-city Melbourne laneway, lost a "significant amount" of stock during the burglary, police said.
Police have searched for the suspects for almost a year, since the alleged burglary on January 27, 2024, but have not been able to identify the people spotted on CCTV cameras.
Investigators allege that two men and a woman broke into the store using a crowbar at 4am. The first man allegedly robbed the store until 6.30am while the other two kept watch.
The first man and the woman allegedly returned to the store at 9am and emerged 20 minutes later.
Police are calling for public assistance in identifying the trio.
Anyone with information or who witnessed the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
Anna Houlahan
Anna Houlahan reports on crime and social issues affecting regional and remote Australia in her role as national crime reporter at Australian Community Media (ACM). She was ACM’s Trainee of the Year in 2023 and, aside from reporting on crime, has travelled the country as a journalist for Explore Travel Magazine. Reach out with news or updates to anna.houlahan@austcommunitymedia.com.au
