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Dramatic scenes as thieves ram car into luxury Collins St store

Thieves have driven a sedan through the front of the Dior store in Melbourne’s CBD, shattering the front window and making off with several high-end items.

Shattered glass outside the Dior store on Collins St after thieves rammed a car through the front door. Picture: Instagram/Jacqui Felgate
Shattered glass outside the Dior store on Collins St after thieves rammed a car through the front door. Picture: Instagram/Jacqui Felgate

A luxury fashion store in Melbourne’s CBD was targeted by thieves in a dramatic ram raid early Thursday morning.

The Dior boutique on Collins St was struck about 5.30am when a black sedan crashed through the front of the store.

The scene on Collins St after the ram raid. Picture: Instagram/Jacqui Felgate
The scene on Collins St after the ram raid. Picture: Instagram/Jacqui Felgate

The shattered glass remained on the footpath of the popular shopping strip as police continued their investigation.

Police confirmed that several high-end items were stolen before the offenders fled the scene.

Fortunately, no one was inside the store at the time of the incident.

Authorities are urging anyone with information, CCTV footage, or who may have witnessed the crime to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Originally published as Dramatic scenes as thieves ram car into luxury Collins St store

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