Police are investigating the raid which occurred around 1.15am where a car rammed through the security gates of the business and through the glass windows of the shopfront.

Owner-director Chris Bellert said over $15,000 worth of goods were stolen and over $10,000 worth of damage done.

“We were notified of a possible break-in when the alarms were triggered. Security was on site within five minutes of that and police arrived soon after,” he said.

“The thieves have targeted top-end four-wheel-drive equipment, including driving lights, winches, GME radios and accessories, compression units and more.

“We’re still trying to work out exactly what’s missing. But it’ll take us nearly all day to clean up the mess left behind.”

Mr Bellert said the theft was disappointing but he has had items stolen from him before.

“I guess it is part of being in business, there is a chance this can happen,” he said.

“This is the third major incident we have had in the 25 years we’ve been here.

“Police spent a lot of time fingerprinting the premises.”

Police from Shoalhaven Local Area Command are appealing for anyone with information about the theft, or who saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area on Thursday, February 26 about 1.15am, to contact Nowra Police on 4421 9699 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://www1.police.nsw.gov.au/.

Information provided will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

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