LEAGUE CITY, Texas — League City police are investigating a robbery at the H-E-B on South Gulf Freeway after three masked suspects stormed into the store and targeted a jewelry kiosk. Police shared new video with KHOU 11 Wednesday evening. It shows masked men smashing the glass cases and taking items inside.
It happened around 5:05 p.m. Monday at the H-E-B located at 2955 S. Gulf Freeway. Officers arrived within minutes, but the suspects had already fled the scene.
According to investigators, three men wearing black hoodies, face coverings, and surgical gloves entered the store and went straight to a jewelry repair and sales shop inside. One suspect pepper-sprayed an employee while the others smashed display cases and grabbed jewelry and watches.
The suspects then ran out of the store and got into a waiting SUV before leaving the property.
Although initial reports suggested gunfire, League City police confirmed that no shots were fired and no weapons were displayed.
If you have any information regarding this incident or information on these criminals, please contact the Jewelers’ Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328.
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