The crime was caught on video.
Thieves crashed a truck into NJ Diamonds in Dearborn, MI, in order to gain access to the jewelry inside the store, WDIV-TV reports.
The crime, which occurred at about 4:45 a.m. Wednesday, was caught on video.
Authorities said the truck, which backed through the front entrance of the business, was stolen. An accomplice quickly showed up on a motorcycle.
Police are still searching for the burglars.
Watch a news clip about the crime:
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