Crime & Safety

Video: Jewelry Store Heist Nets $100K Worth In 30 Seconds: Police

In the video, one man pulled out a hammer and began smashing the glass display cases to swipe $100,000 in jewelry, police said.

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA -- In less than thirty seconds, two men managed to steal about $100,000 in jewelry from a local jewelry store, according to Gwinnett County Police. Investigators need the public’s help to identify the two robbers who on April 15 walked into the Crescent Jewelers at 5900 Sugarloaf Parkway in unincorporated Lawrenceville. The men pretended to be customers inquiring about some jewelry.

As they were speaking with the clerk, one man pulled out a hammer and began smashing the glass display cases. The other suspect reached into the displays, grabbed trays of jewelry, and placed them into his bag. Both men ran from the store and out of the shopping mall.

According to the initial report, the men were last seen getting into a black Mitsubishi SUV and driving out of the parking lot.

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Police are encouraging the public to view the images and video. If anyone know who these suspects are, contact GCPD detectives at 770-513-5300. To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visit www.stopcrimeATL.com. Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. Case Number: 19-033507.

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