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$2.5M in watches stolen from Staten Island business in well-planned burglary

$2.5M in watches stolen from Staten Island business in well-planned burglary

TOTTENVILLE, Staten Island (WABC) -- About 150 watches were taken during a brazen and well-planned burglary of a Staten Island watch business on Memorial Day.

Thieves moving with military precision hauled off a whole safe, with watches valued in the millions.

It happened around 10:30 p.m. at The Wrist Watcher on Arthur Kill Road in Tottenville.

The business is located on the third floor of a nondescript office building at the foot of the Outerbridge Crossing.

In other words, the five suspects knew where they were going and what they were taking.

They entered the office, removed the safe, ransacked the business, and destroyed part of the surveillance camera system. Other cameras in the building captured the images that police released.

They used common burglary tools, including a crowbar at one point, and a dolly.

The thieves got away with $160,000 in cash and watches valued at $2.5 million.

The owner of The Wrist Watcher said on social media: "We've had an unfortunate incident of a robbery at our office. While I can't discuss details due to an ongoing investigation, we're working with authorities to resolve this. In response, we're bolstering security and our commitment to you remains unwavering. Your support during this time has been humbling and has reinforced why I started this company. This isn't just about watches, it's about our shared passion and journey. As my team and I tackle this challenge, your support keeps us moving forward. We'll share updates soon. Thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued loyalty. Please stay safe and I hope you are just as excited for the comeback as we are!"

Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).

Source - https://abc7ny.com/watches-stolen-the-wrist-watcher-tottenville-memorial-day/13328128/

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Brazen suspects grab expensive perfume sets from mall store in Arcadia

Brazen suspects grab expensive perfume sets from mall store in Arcadia

ARCADIA, Calif. (KABC) -- New videos are showing brazen robberies at several retail establishments in Southern California.

In one video, multiple suspects are seen stealing pricey perfume from a store at a mall in Arcadia.

Video posted to the Citizen app shows five masked thieves at the Dior counter inside the Macy's at the Shops of Santa Anita Mall on Tuesday. They grab boxed sets of perfumes, throw them into trash bags and run away as onlookers gasp.

Police say they left in a black four-door sedan. Anyone with information is asked to call Arcadia police.

In a separate incident, video shows the aftermath of a flash-mob robbery at a store on Melrose Avenue.

The video posted to Citizen shows some of the workers from the Foot Locker try to confront the thieves and take the stolen merchandise back as they get into a car and drive away. The LAPD says an armed robbery report was made, but no suspects were caught.

Source - https://abc7.com/retail-theft-shoplifting-robbery-flash-mob/13687710/

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Burglars are caught on video unsuccessfully trying to steal from downtown LA check cashing business

Burglars are caught on video unsuccessfully trying to steal from downtown LA check cashing business

DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Surveillance video captured burglars breaking into a check cashing business in downtown L.A. around 3 a.m. Tuesday.

The group used sledgehammers and other tools to try to get into the secured backroom and ATM machine inside the lobby.

Video shows the burglars even try to cut through the ceiling before leaving with nothing.

The business sustained significant damage in the burglary attempt.

The owner says he's been at this location since 1984 and nothing like this has ever happened before.

Source - https://abc7.com/downtown-la-burglars-surveillance-video-check-cashing-business/12960389/

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WANTED for a BURGLARY PATTERN

WANTED for a BURGLARY PATTERN

WANTED for a BURGLARY PATTERN: Recognize them? In 8 incidents between 2/6/23 - 3/5/23, a group of individuals forced their way into the schools in the Bronx and removed property from the location. Have any info? Call/DM at 800-577-TIPS.
Source - https://twitter.com/NYPDnews/status/1634373621480148993
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3 suspects wanted after stealing $2 million in jewelry during heist in Brooklyn

3 suspects wanted after stealing $2 million in jewelry during heist in Brooklyn

PARK SLOPE, Brooklyn (WABC) -- Surveillance video captured three armed suspects pulling off a brazen jewelry heist in Brooklyn as they smashed glass display cases and managed to get away with $2 million in jewelry.

Customized one-of-a-kind pieces and a curated collection is what you'll find at Facets, a jewelry store in Park Slope.

All that sparkle drove the wrong kind of attention on Sunday when the owner Irina Sulay buzzed one man in and two more followed.

"He reached in his pocket, and I remember thinking this in my head 'how is he pulling this long thing out, what is this' and it was a hammer he pulls it out and says 'this is how you use a hammer,' and he just started banging," Sulay said.

The smash and grab was caught on the store's many cameras.

Inside the smashed cases were engagement rings. The robbers made off with about 100 of them, worth a value of about $2 million.

"It looks like they knew exactly where to go," Sulay said.

When she moved to use a phone, Sulay got a warning.

"He curses and says, 'don't move, what are you doing I'm going to shoot you, don't move,'" she said.

Source - https://abc7ny.com/nyc-crime-brooklyn-jewelry-heist-robbery/12685509/

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Oro Valley police need help identifying burglary suspect

Oro Valley police need help identifying burglary suspect

ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (KGUN) — The Oro Valley Police Department is looking for a person involved in a recent a burglary caught on camera.

Officers say homeowners must've left a car unlocked, which the burglary suspect took the garage opener out of.

Surveillance footage then shows the person opening the garage, going inside, and stealing a bike and multiple items.

If anyone has any information about the identity of this burglary suspect, please call (520) 229-4900.

Police are reminding Tucsonans to lock their car doors and bring garage-door openers inside with them.

Source - https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/oro-valley-police-need-help-identifying-burglary-suspect
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Video: Thief smashes way into DC Smoothie King, steals drinks from fridge in bizarre burglary

Video: Thief smashes way into DC Smoothie King, steals drinks from fridge in bizarre burglary

WASHINGTON - A bizarre burglary was caught on camera in northwest D.C. after a thief broke into a Smoothie King only to steal an armful of beverages from a refrigerator before running off.

The store's surveillance cameras captured the peculiar crook on November 17 just before 4:30 a.m. in the unit block of H Street.

Video: Thief smashes way into DC Smoothie King, steals drinks from fridge in bizarre robbery (DC Police)

The man can be seen entering the store through a smashed glass front door and head right for the beverage refrigerator near the front counter.

After grabbing what appears to be four or five beverages from the refrigerator, the man hurries back out the damaged front door.

The man was wearing a red and blue jacket and a white hat. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 202-727-9099 or text your tip to the Department's TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. A $1,000 reward is being offered in the case.

Source - https://www.fox5dc.com/news/video-thief-smashes-way-into-dc-smoothie-king-steals-drinks-from-fridge-in-bizarre-burglary
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Abington Township police nab alleged home burglar

Abington Township police nab alleged home burglar

Keith Andrew Weisel was charged with burglary and related offenses as well as possession of a controlled substance.

ABINGTON TWP., Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- Abington Township police arrested a man they allege was in the middle of a home burglary.

A concerned neighbor called police just after 11 a.m. Wednesday after observing a man allegedly break a window and enter a home on the 1200 block of Highland Avenue.

Police arrived, surrounded the house and realized the suspect was still inside.

"Fortunately, when we took him into custody, the officers discovered that he was in possession of stolen jewelry from the house," said Ed Quinn, deputy chief of the Abington Police Department. "And I'd just like to take a second to point out how useful it is to that person who called 911 and to thank them for making that call, for being vigilant."

Police took Keith Andrew Weisel from Horsham into custody. He is charged with burglary and related offenses as well as possession of a controlled substance.

Action News spoke with Montgomery County residents who were glad to hear of the arrest.

"It makes me feel good that neighbors are watching out for each other," said Sarah Coppol of Oreland. "That's what happens in Oreland all the time. Everybody watches out for everyone and helps each other out that way so it's good to have a community like that."

"At night time now, I keep the outside lights on, and I have three golden retrievers; my one is really protective over the house," said Barbara Dolan of Glenside.

In wake of this incident, officials are warning homeowners that there is an uptick in burglaries around the holidays. They're asking everyone to stay on alert.

"Some of the things you can do to harden yourself as a target to a burglar is first and foremost to make sure your house is well-lit on the exterior," said Chief Quinn. "If you're going out, make sure you're locking your doors, you're locking your windows. If you have an alarm, make sure you're setting it and do things that make it look like somebody's home."

Police are emphasizing: if you see something, say something.

The suspect is being held at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility.

Source - https://6abc.com/abington-township-home-burglary-kirkland-avenue-suspect-arrested/12599777/

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2 sought in Montgomery County hardware store burglary

2 sought in Montgomery County hardware store burglary

Police in Maryland are looking for two men who they say are the suspects caught on video stealing from a hardware store in Montgomery County.

The theft at Strosniders Hardware store on Connecticut Avenue in Kensington happened on Sept. 16.

Surveillance video showed two people breaking glass and entering the store just after 3:30 a.m. The two then stole several tools before leaving. Montgomery County police arrived at the store 10 minutes later, following a report that the commercial alarm had been triggered.

Investigation revealed that the day before around 1:20 p.m., two men arrived at the store in a silver BMW. They entered the store separately, “scouted the store” before leaving, a Montgomery County police news release said.

One suspect is described as a man in his 60s with short white hair, a trimmed beard and glasses. He wore a blue T-shirt and dark-colored shoes. The other man is between 30 to 40 years old with black short hair and a beard. He wore black sunglasses, a gray Washington Nationals T-shirt, blue jeans and white shoes.

Anyone with information on what happened or the men should call Montgomery County police at 240-773-6710.

Source - https://wtop.com/montgomery-county/2022/10/2-sought-in-montgomery-county-hardware-store-burglary/

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