An investigation is underway after thieves smashed through a shop window on Dublin's Grafton Street overnight.

It is believed a vehicle was used to ram the Hugo Boss store in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

Gardaí were called to the scene at around 4.30am.

Extensive damage was caused to the front of the building.

The front of the Hugo Boss shop on Grafton Street in Dublin. Picture by: Barry Whyte/Newstalk

A number of high-end items are thought to have been taken from the shop.

Gardaí remain at the scene and investigations are ongoing.

The front of the Hugo Boss shop on Grafton Street in Dublin. Picture by: Barry Whyte/Newstalk

No arrests have been made.

Reporting by: Barry Whyte

Main image: The front of the Hugo Boss shop on Grafton Street in Dublin. Picture by: Barry Whyte/Newstalk