A Merseyside jewellers was targeted in a ram raid in the early hours of the morning.
Merseyside Police officers were called to John Bell Jewellers on King Street in Southport at around 1.30am after reports of three men breaking in. Items are confirmed to have been stolen from the shop.
It has been reported the suspects drove off in a white Seat car towards Portland Street. An investigation is now underway and a portion of the pavement remains cordoned off as officers continue enquiries.