Daylight robbery: Seattle jewelry store robbed of millions in just 90 seconds
Four masked men broke into
Menashe and Sons Jewelers
in West Seattle, smashed display cases, and stole almost $2 million worth of jewelry in just 90 seconds, as per a report by CBS News.
The shocking event happened at Menashe and Sons Jewelers in West Seattle on August 14, just after noon.
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What happened during the robbery?
Police say that four masked people with a Taser and bear spray went up to the store. They broke through the locked front glass door with hammers and then quickly broke six display cases inside. Surveillance cameras caught the chaos as glass broke and alarms went off while scared staff watched.
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People nearby said they heard the break-in, which was very violent. Bret Gibson, who works across the street, told the news that the sound of glass breaking was very clear. "You could still hear a lot of banging around inside while everyone was calling the cops," he said, as per a report by CBS News.
What jewelry was taken?
The thieves went after cases with a lot of value, stealing expensive watches, gold jewelry, and rare gems. According to the police, one display had Rolex watches worth between $700,000 and $800,000, and another had an emerald necklace worth $125,000 and a platinum diamond. Other cases were full of gold jewelry, which made the losses even worse.
Josh Menashe, the store's vice president, told reporters that the team is still working on a full inventory, but he did confirm that the financial impact is huge. He said, "We're pretty shaken up as a staff," and then he said that the business would be closed for a while to fix the damage, as per a report by CBS News.
What happens next in the inquiry?
The thieves got away in a getaway car after the quick strike, and they were gone before the police got there. No suspects have been found, even though the area was searched right away. Authorities are asking anyone who knows something to get in touch with the Seattle Police Department's Violent Crimes Tip Line, as per a report by CBS News.
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The Menashe family and their workers are putting together not only broken glass, but also the future of their long-running community business after one of the most daring jewelry thefts Seattle has seen in years.
FAQs
What was the value of the jewelry that was stolen in the Seattle robbery?
There was almost $2 million worth of jewelry, like expensive Rolex watches and a $125,000 emerald necklace.
Did anyone get hurt during the robbery?
No, but workers were threatened with bear spray and a Taser.
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