Thieves steal $80K in jewels from Chinatown mall

Thieves steal $80K in jewels from Chinatown mall
Thieves sought for stealing about $80K in jewels from a Chinatown mall Photo credit NYPD

NEW YORK (1010 WINS/WCBS 880) – Police on Wednesday released surveillance footage of two burglars wanted for stealing about $80,000 in jewels from a Chinatown mall last month.

At approximately 1 a.m. on Sunday, March 10, the men forcibly entered a jewelry store located at 75 East Broadway.

Once inside, the thieves stole approximately $80,000 worth of jewelry, officials said.

The suspects then fled the location in a taxi to parts unknown.

There were no injuries reported.

The first suspect was last seen wearing a fur winter hat and a grey vest.

The second suspect was last seen wearing a fur winter hat and a yellow protective jacket.

Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).

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