Gold Coast Crime: Police hunt SUV after driver rams Westfield Coomera shopping centre, steals jewellery
Police are looking for two men after a stolen SUV was used to break into a Gold Coast shopping centre in a daring early morning jewellery heist.
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POLICE are investigating after a car was used to break into the Westfield Coomera shopping centre in the early hours of this morning.
Officers were called just after 4.30am after a stolen SUV was driven into the main entrance of the centre.
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A man then jumped out of the silver Audi Q5, ran into the centre and used a hammer to smash his way into the Wallace Bishop jewellery store.
Detective Inspector Chris Ahearn said approximately $6,000 worth of silver jewellery was stolen, while about $15,000 worth of damage was caused to the shopping centre.
Police said the man who stole the jewellery was caucasian, wearing a black puffer jacket, black beanie and a surgical mask.
A second person, seen wearing a balaclava, remained in the car during the incident.
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Police believe the car, with distinctive roof racks, was stolen from Seven Hills on June 21, and will have substantial damage from being used in the offence.
Investigations are continuing.
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