Theft in Kilrush, Co. Clare on the 23rd May 2011

At 10.05 a.m. on Monday, the 23rd May 2011 Gardaí in Kilrush received a report that a jewellery shop at Moore Street was broken into.

Investigators believe the culprits constructed home made ladders to climb a rear wall some distance from the rear of the premises. They gained entry by using cutting equipment on the rear protective grill and then smashed a pane of glass in a rear window.

The culprits stole jewellery which was located in the front window of the shop which is screened by a protective grill from public view.

The jewellery is on 11 presentations trays and consisted of diamond rings, bracelets and pendants. The items of jewellery vary in value from €225 to €2,750. The total value is €139,000.

Any member of the public who saw suspicious activity in or near Moore St/Francis St. or who has knowledge on the construction of the wooden ladder please contact Gardai at Kilrush on 065 9080550