BY IAN CROUCH
Strike force detectives have made a significant breakthrough in their investigation into a smash-and-grab theft from a jewellery store at East Maitland.
Police released CCTV footage of a man seen entering the Simon Curwood Jewellers store at Green Hills Shopping Centre on July 6 where it's alleged he smashed several glass display cases with a hammer and made off with jewellery valued at $107,000.
Detectives also released footage of a second man in relation to the incident.
A 38-year-old man, believed to be the alleged accomplice, was arrested at a Tenambit home yesterday and will face court on November 16.
Officers seized several items from the home and a second address at East Maitland.
The search continues for the other man.
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| CCTV footage shows the alleged thief entering the store at East Maitland |
