A manhunt has been launched after extremely rare and expensive jewellery was stolen in a brazen robbery from a shop in Co Donegal.
Four women and a man were seen entering a business on Upper Main Street in Letterkenny at around 4.30pm on Saturday, January 18.
Once inside, several members of the gang distracted staff while one woman gained entry to the back office.
Cash and an 18 carat white gold oval yellow sapphire cluster ring were among the items stolen in the raid.
The suspects also robbed nine 18 carat gold rings, two 9 carat gold rings, an antique sovereign case along with a matching chain, a rare, antique round vesta (matches) case and a rare, antique rose gold, plain locket set with old cut diamonds.
It is understood they also stole a rare 9 carat antique rose gold 'paper link' 30" chain, and six antique bar brooches.
All those who entered the store are believed to have arrived and left the scene in a blue Ford S-Max car.
And Gardai have launched an appeal for further information on the movements of this vehicle, which may have been driven through Co Derry and Co Dublin.
A garda spokeswoman said: "Local Gardaí are liaising with the PSNI and other divisions on this matter.
"Anyone who may have seen a vehicle matching this description acting suspiciously in their locality is asked to make contact with Gardaí in Letterkenny on (074) 9167100, contact the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station."
