Gladstone Central Plaza allegedly targeted in jewellery store ram-raid, watches stolen from Angus and Coote

A man has been charged after a Central Queensland shopping centre was allegedly targeted by thieves in a black sedan, who left a stream of damage before making out with watches and valuables.

A man has been charged after a West Gladstone shopping centre was allegedly targeted by audacious thieves, with a black sedan being driven through the entrance before occupants made off with stolen watches.

Police were called to Gladstone Centre Plaza at 2am on Friday to reports a Citroen was used in a ram-raid to enter the Philip St shops.

CCTV allegedly captured a man leaping out of the vehicle and stealing a number of watches and valuables from Angus and Coote, then fleeing.

Police will allege the vehicle used in the incident was located at Aerodrome Road in Clinton about 9am.

A search warrant was executed at an Aspland Street residence in Clinton on Friday afternoon, where allegedly stolen property, including multiple watches, was located.

A 31-year-old man at the residence was arrested and has since been charged with one count each of enter with intent, enter and commit indictable offence.

He is due to appear in Gladstone Magistrates Court on July 22.

Anyone with vision or further information is urged to contact police.

Originally published as Gladstone Central Plaza allegedly targeted in jewellery store ram-raid, watches stolen from Angus and Coote