'I have to start again, but what can I do?' the owner said.
They allegedly stole jewelry, diamonds and watches as customers and employees hid for safety.
He allegedly stole earrings from a Tiffany & Co. store in Orlando.
They stole jewelry, clothing and the family’s Cadillac SUV.
Police are still looking for the suspect.
The suspects allegedly 'created an illicit market and fueled demand for burglaries by South American theft groups and other crews around the country.'
'We ... have one person of interest in custody who is being treated at the hospital for a gunshot wound,' police said.
The crime happened just before 11:45 a.m. Friday at Kim Tin Jewelry.
The three suspects were wearing masks and are believed to have been armed.
The suspects used rental vehicles in the robberies.
Investigators believe the suspects have left the area.
The store had recently posted the Patek Philippe timepiece on Instagram.
Police said the suspects wore hoodies and used hammers to smash display cases.
The workers, who are family members, hit and kicked the suspect and struck him with a stick.
Thieves tied up two workers and made another get jewelry from display cases.
They broke display cases and took items including necklaces, bracelets and stones.
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.
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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