Four masked robbers break into jewelry store in Genk
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On Sunday night, four masked men forced their way into a jewelry store in Genk. The robbers intended to rob the store and threatened the owner.
The perpetrators used a fire brigade cutter and a jack to gain entry. A fire brigade cutter is heavy equipment used to cut through metal objects. A jack is a device used to lift a car. With these tools, the men broke open access to the shop.
Little is currently known about the exact damage and the loot. It is also not yet clear exactly how the robbers carried out the robbery.
The police are investigating the incident. People who saw or heard anything in the vicinity of the store can contact the police.
Sources: HBVL
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