Appeal following break-in; $100,000 worth of antiques stolen – Far South Coast

Police are appealing for information following a break-in at an antiques store on the state’s South Coast at the weekend, where $100,000 worth of jewellery was allegedly stolen.

Between 4pm on Friday (7 April 2023) and 9am on Saturday (8 April 2023), an antique store on Imlay Street, Eden, was broken into, with three glass cabinets smashed and jewellery allegedly stolen.

The items taken include 220 gold and silver rings, as well as several pendants, bracelets, earrings and brooches, totalling $100,000. The jewellery is both contemporary and antique, and is easily identifiable.

Officers attached to South Coast Police District were notified and commenced an investigation.

As part of inquiries, police have released images of the stolen items, in the hope that someone recognises them.

As inquiries continue, anyone with information – including nearby stores with CCTV – is urged to call Eden Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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