Crime & Safety

VIDEO: Thieves Steal $100K In Jewelry From Tampa Store, Deputies Say

Deputies said three masked men entered Diamond Galleria, broke display cases holding high-end watches and stole $100,000 in jewelry.

Anyone with information about the incident or suspects involved is urged to contact the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office at 813-247-8200.
Anyone with information about the incident or suspects involved is urged to contact the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office at 813-247-8200. (Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office)

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL — Hillsborough County deputies said they are searching for several suspects who stole merchandise from a jewelry store at the Citrus Park Town Center on Tuesday.

Just after 1:30 p.m., deputies said three masked men entered the mall at an employee entrance located on the building's south side. They proceeded to the Diamond Galleria store, where they broke display cases holding high-end watches.

According to the sheriff's office, the suspects stole more than $100,000 worth of merchandise before exiting the mall at the same employee entrance they had entered through earlier.

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Waiting for the suspects following their exit was a 2020-2022 silver Nissan Murano (pictured below) and the driver, a fourth suspect in the investigation.

Credit: Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office

Deputies said the suspects left the mall in an unknown direction.

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"These suspects are seen on camera and video, so it's only a matter of time before they are caught for the crimes they committed today," said Sheriff Chad Chronister. "Thankfully, nobody was injured at the mall. I'm asking anyone who may have seen or heard something that could assist detectives with their investigation to please call us so we can look into it further."

Anyone with information about the incident or suspects involved is urged to contact the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office at 813-247-8200. If you would like to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477).

Video from the incident can be viewed below:

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