Two brazen burglars with a taste for the finer things in life who broke into a jewelry store in Chinatown last month and snagged $80,000 worth of bling are still on the lam, police reported.
The NYPD released on Tuesday video footage and photos of the crooks behind the caper inside a shopping center at 75 East Broadway at around 1 a.m. on Sunday, March 10.
Police said the stealthy thieves broke the door of a unit next door, climbed through the ceiling and entered the victim’s store from above.
The crafty criminals got away with a huge haul of diamonds and gold worth $80,000, law enforcement sources said.
After the heist, the thieves fled the scene in a cab heading to an unknown location, police said. It is unclear if the vehicle was a yellow cab or pre-arranged from a car service.
Police described the first suspect as a male with a slim build, approximately 5’ 6’ tall. He was last seen wearing a fur winter hat and a gray vest.
The second suspect is described as a male, approximately 5’, 8” tall. He was last seen wearing a fur winter hat and a yellow protective jacket.
No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with any information regarding the assault is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish speakers, dial 888-57-PISTA). You can also submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on X (the platform formerly known as Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential.
