Hunt for Christmas Eve jewel thieves in Melbourne

Hunt for two burglars who broke into a Melbourne jewellery store and stole $250,000 in opals on Christmas Eve

  • Two men repeatedly tried to break into a jewellery store on December 24
  • After they got in, they stole $250,000 in opals and jewels, Victoria Police said
  • Officers are now trying to find the men who committed the Melbourne burglary

Two men have stolen $250,000 in opals and jewellery from a Melbourne store in a Christmas Eve raid.

The pair broke into the shop on Swanston Street in the early hours of December 24 after an earlier failed attempt, before making off with the jewels at about 4am.

The man who stole the jewellery is white, less than 180cm tall and was between 40 and 50 years old.

Two men have stolen $250,000 in opals and jewellery from a Melbourne store in a Christmas Eve raid. Two people police would like to speak to are pictured

He was wearing a high-vis top and has a distinctive wedding ring.

His accomplice is Middle Eastern, 180cm tall, thin and is also aged between 40 and 50. 

Police say anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers.    

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