Gun-Toting Crooks Grabbed Watches
Police are asking the public’s assistance in tracking down three armed robbers who held up a Forest Hills jewelry store last month.
The NYPD released last Thursday, Apr. 5, surveillance camera images of the suspects, each of whom were described by authorities as African-American males in their 20s.
Law enforcement sources said the heist took place at around 12:40 p.m. on Mar. 31 at Kinara Jewelers, located at 72-03 Austin St.
According to police, one of the bandits held the door while simulating a weapon, while a second suspect stood by the door as a third bandit entered the location.
Once inside, police said, the third robber broke the showcase with a hammer and stole 12 watches. After obtaining the timepieces, authorities noted, the crooks fled from the location; they were last observed entering a blue Chrysler 300 sedan that sped away in an unknown direction.
Members of the 112th Precinct responded to the incident; there were no reported injuries.
One of the perpetrators reportedly stands at 5’10”-tall, while the other crooks are each 5’8-tall.
The ongoing investigation is being conducted by the 112th Precinct Detective Squad, police said.
Anyone with any information regarding the heist or the suspects’ whereabouts that could prove helpful is asked to call the 112th Precinct Detective Squad at 1-718-520-9250 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.
Information may also be sent to Crime Stoppers by text message to 274637 (enter information, then the code TIP577) or online at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com.
All calls and messages will be kept confidential.
