NEW YORK, NY – A Brooklyn jewelry store was robbed of $2 million in gems and jewelry last week, and a 57-year-old worker was threatened. Today, police released video surveillance footage of the January 8th smash and grab robbery at Facets Jewelry Store in Park Slope.
According to police, the suspects entered the store located at 99 7th Avenue and began smashing display cases full of jewelry.
Two of the suspects robbed the store, while a third held the door open and acted as a lookout.
After being in the store for under one minute, the suspects made off with about $2 million in stolen merchandise. The thieves targeted the store’s engagement ring showcases filled with diamond rings. About 100 rings were reportedly taken.