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Robber Fires Gun in NYC Jewelry Store September 10, 2021 (0 comments)
Brooklyn, NY--A Brooklyn jewelry store was the setting for gunfire and a robbery where the thieves made off with cash and jewels on September 9, 2021.
The New York Post reported on the robbery and obtained the video.
From the NY Post story:
An armed robber fired a gunshot inside a Brooklyn jewelry store before making off with over $100,000 in loot on Tuesday, police said.
The crook netted mainly jewels and about $875 in cash during the afternoon stickup at Prince Street Jewelers at City Point Mall in Downtown Brooklyn, according to the NYPD.
Surveillance footage of the robbery shows the suspect stroll into the store and squeeze off one round above a counter.
He then hands the workers a plastic Target shopping bag while apparently making his demands, gesturing to the display cases, the video shows.
At least two employees were in the store at the time. No injuries were reported.
The thief was still being sought as of early Thursday, according to police.
To see a video of the robbery, go to: NYC armed robber fires gun, steals $100K from jewelry store (nypost.com).
The Jewelers Security Alliance noted that "The robber was wearing a distinctive, square black backpack." (The backpack is shown in the image above, Image Credit: JSA).
If you have information, contact JSA at 212-687-0328 or jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org.