Thieves tied up two workers and made another get jewelry from display cases.
Paul Prosano, also known as “Tony Pro,” of New York was sentenced July 5.
An employee 'was assaulted during the robbery and sustained non-life threatening injuries.'
The total number of crimes committed against U.S. jewelry firms was 2,211.
Thieves took trays diamond and gemstone rings and gold, along with other items such as sunglasses and a Chanel bag.
He was also ordered to pay over $3.3 million in restitution.
They broke display cases and took items including necklaces, bracelets and stones.
Cornell says company is making “significant investments” to deal with problem.
Shoplifters are regularly 'shoveling stuff into a bag' even with security guards patrolling the store, employees say.
Police say distraction tactics were used.
He's been charged with burglary, theft and criminal mischief, as well as other offenses.
The jewelry consisted of 23 diamond pieces, including bracelets and rings.
Each defendant pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree burglary and one count of armed robbery.
The thieves took Rolex and Cartier watches along with diamond bracelets, necklaces and rings.
She is accused of larceny.
Sentence will 'protect society from a dangerous individual,' says U.S. Attorney.
Police are looking for four people believed to have been involved in the crime.
JSA reports that it has been informed by California law enforcement sources of similar incidents.
He is charged with attempted murder, robbery and gun possession.
An employee was grazed in the torso and taken to a local hospital.
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