$4 Million Jewelry Heist Almost Foiled When Thieves Can’t Hail a New York Taxi

$4 Million Jewelry Heist Almost Foiled When Thieves Can’t Hail a New York Taxi
Gold chains are seen for sale in Avianne & Co. in the Diamond District of New York on March 6, 2007. Mario Tama/Getty Images
Simon Veazey
Simon Veazey
Freelance Reporter
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With little concern for fingerprints, security cameras, or even a getaway plan, three men robbed a New York jewelry store popular with celebrity rappers in broad daylight on Sunday, making off with $4 million of diamond-encrusted watches, gold chains, and assorted bling.

Detectives released video footage of the brazen heist, which took place in the city’s Diamond District around noon on Aug. 25, showing two men pull out silver-colored handguns before restraining staff with zip-ties and duct-tape as they brushed back long braids which they appeared to be wearing as a disguise.

Simon Veazey
Simon Veazey
Freelance Reporter
Simon Veazey is a UK-based journalist who has reported for The Epoch Times since 2006 on various beats, from in-depth coverage of British and European politics to web-based writing on breaking news.
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