ARMED ROBBERY – ELMHURST, NY

On 12/31/2022, at 11:23 a.m., a male subject was seen walking into a jewelry store and he was greeted by the team members. The subject walked to the Bridal showcases and then requested to look at a bridal ring. At that point, the subject removed a weapon from his waistband and a plastic bag.  The team members moved away from the subject. The subject jumped over the showcase, removed merchandise from one showcase, and concealed it in a plastic bag. At 11:25 a.m., the subject fled the store in an unknown direction.  No injuries were reported. The subject is a Hispanic male with a thin build. He was last seen wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt (graphic on back), camo pants, a face mask, gloves, and sneakers. If you have any information regarding this subject, please contact the Jewelers’ Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328.