Appeal for information after watches stolen – East Maitland

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Investigators are appealing for information after several watches were allegedly stolen from a jewellery store at East Maitland over the weekend.

Shortly after 6am on Saturday 15 April 2023, it is alleged an unknown person gained access to the store on Mitchell Drive, East Maitland, by smashing a display window.

Police have been told that the person took several Armani-branded watches during the incident, before fleeing on a bike towards Stronach Avenue, East Maitland.

As inquiries continue, police would like to speak to someone seen in the area riding a BMX bike, wearing yellow/green gloves and dark clothing covering their body and face.

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact 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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