A Merseyside jewellers was targeted in a ram raid in the early hours of the morning.
Merseyside Police officers were called to John Bell Jewellers on King Street in Southport at around 1.30am after reports of three men breaking in. Items are confirmed to have been stolen from the shop.
It has been reported the suspects drove off in a white Seat car towards Portland Street. An investigation is now underway and a portion of the pavement remains cordoned off as officers continue enquiries.
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The break-in is the second incident involving a jewellers in the town in a month, with Rebecca's Jewellers being targeted on Monday, March 21. Detective Inspector Paul Gillies said: "Thankfully no one was hurt while the offenders rammed the front of the shop and carried out the burglary.
"At this early stage of the investigation we are looking for any information on the movement of the white Seat before and after this incident, as well as any suspicious activity in the area. If you were passing on foot or in a vehicle, and have any images, video or dashcam footage, get in touch as any small piece of evidence could be crucial to identifying those responsible and putting them before the courts.
"Likewise, if any individuals or businesses who are offered to buy any jewellery since the incident and have any suspicions where it came from then do the right thing and get in contact."
Please contact our social media desk on Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ with reference 22000246949 or call 101. You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
