Suspect in $500,000 NYC Jewelry Heist That Critically Injured Elderly Man Arrested

NEW YORK CITY, NY – Abel Andrade Vargas, a 21-year-old male from Syracuse, was arrested on Wednesday, in relation to a robbery.

He faces two counts of robbery. The incident happend on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at Diamond Collect.

Two males assaulted a 79-year-old female employee, causing severe injuries, and stole approximately $500,000 in jewelry.

The victim was hospitalized and is in stable condition.

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