An investigation is underway after more than half a million dollars' worth of opals was stolen during a home invasion in the Illawarra overnight.
Shortly after 1am (Wednesday 10 February 2021), four unknown people broke into a home on the Princes Highway, Albion Park Rail, and demanded opal stones from the occupant's personal collection.
The occupants complied, and the four people left in a dark sedan with a large collection of opals.
Officers from Lake Illawarra Police District attended and established a crime scene, which was examined by specialist forensic officers.
Detectives have commenced an investigation with the opals believed to be worth in excess of $500,000.
No one was physically injured during the incident.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Lake Illawarra police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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