Cops Hunt Brighton Beach Jewelry Store Robber
A man smashed the window of a Brighton Beach jewelry storefront last week and stole $15,500 worth of jewelry, and now police are turning the public for help tracking the suspect down.
The incident happened on Wednesday, May 28, at approximately 10:35 a.m. according to Home Reporter. The suspect used a hammer to smash the window and grabbed four bracelets.
The burglar fled the scene in a white Mitsubishi Lancer with a broken rear window.
A still from surveillance video has been released, showing what authorities believe is a male, dressed in black, with a black baseball hat and black faceguard.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website, or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.
