CCTV captures jewellery thief trio in Croydon

One person entered the jewellery store first wearing a light coloured hoodie. Pictures: VICTORIA POLICE.

A trio of thieves have targeted a Croydon jewellery shop, stealing tens of thousands worth of items.

Maroondah Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance following the burglary on Sunday 19 May.

Investigators have been told three people broke into the store on McAdam Square about 1.50am.

Once inside the store they disabled security cameras before stealing $30,000 worth of jewellery.

CCTV footage shows the figures wearing hooded jumpers, with two wearing a light colour and one a dark colour, and carrying crowbars, as well as a bag of some kind.

The thieves then left the store.

Investigators have released CCTV and images of three people who may be able to assist with the investigation along with images of some of the items stolen.

Anyone information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or log onto www.crimestoppers.com.au