Last updated 08:54, June 2 2018
WAIKATO POLICE
Two people stole a large amount of jewellery from a Hamilton shop.
Two people stole a large amount of jewellery from a Hamilton shop.
Police are looking for two people who snatched an estimated $26,000 in jewellery from a Hamilton jeweller.
The snatch and run happened at Hart Jewellers on Ward Street in the city centre at 3.30pm on Thursday.
A man and woman entered the store and managed to grab a haul of jewellery.
The woman wore a blue top and sandals.
Items stolen largely consisted of sterling silver and gold-plated bangles, and a white gold diamond set tennis bracelet, Waikato police Detective Aimee McKenna said.
The pair then fled the store and were last seen in the Ward Street/Victoria Street area.
"We are interested in speaking to anyone who may have been in the area at the time and/or witnessed the two suspects arriving at or fleeing the scene."
If you recognise these people, please call Hamilton police on 07 858 6200. Information can also be left anonymously on 0800 555 111.
A similar incident happened at Michael Hill in Rotorua on May 21 this year.
It was likely the two crimes were linked, McKenna said.
Anyone who recognises the people in the photographs or was in the area at the time is asked to call Hamilton police on 07 858 6200.
Information can also be left anonymously on Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.