Headlines

$1.2M Taken from Jewelry Dealer in Brooklyn Street Robbery

He was in a car near Molly’s Jewelers when two men approached.

Published

3 years ago

October 21, 2021

INSTORE Staff

A 67-year-old man was robbed of nearly $1.2 million in jewelry in the Borough Park area of Brooklyn.

The man, a jewelry dealer, was in a car near Molly’s Jewelers when two men approached, the Daily Mail reports.

Neighborhood watch group Boro Park Shomrim released security footage if the incident. See the group’s tweet below.

The Daily Mail reports that the culprits were seen to reach inside the automobile “before ripping open the driver side door and threatening the elderly jewelry dealer with a gun, forcing him to open his trunk.”

They made off with two bags of jewelry. They ran away, then fled in a black Ford Taurus, police said.

It’s unknown whether the victim worked at Molly’s Jewelers. He told authorities the stolen jewelry was the property of a Manhattan store.

Read more at the Daily Mail.

These 2 perpetrators are #Wanted by @NYPD66Pct for a gun-point robbery on 47th Street and 15th Avenue – they took off with a large amount of jewelry from the victim. If you have any info, contact the 66 Pct Detective Squad at 718-851-5603. #YourCityYourCall pic.twitter.com/qguebFmSfi

— 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐨 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐫𝐢𝐦 (@BPShomrim) October 15, 2021

click to Comment(Comment)

Up Next

“Great Resignation” Continues with Record Numbers

Don't Miss

Retailers Temper Consumer Enthusiasm for Holiday Shopping

This Third-Generation Jeweler Was Ready for Retirement. He Called Wilkerson

Retirement is never easy, especially when it means the end to a business that was founded in 1884. But for Laura and Sam Sipe, it was time to put their own needs first. They decided to close J.C. Sipe Jewelers, one of Indianapolis’ most trusted names in fine jewelry, and call Wilkerson. “Laura and I decided the conditions were right,” says Sam. Wilkerson handled every detail in their going-out-of-business sale, from marketing to manning the sales floor. “The main goal was to sell our existing inventory that’s all paid for and turn that into cash for our retirement,” says Sam. “It’s been very, very productive.” Would they recommend Wilkerson to other jewelers who want to enjoy their golden years? Absolutely! “Call Wilkerson,” says Laura. “They can help you achieve your goals so you’ll be able to move into retirement comfortably.”