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West Seattle jewelry store robbed in broad daylight
Seattle police are investigating a $2 million jewelry heist at Menashe & Sons Jewelers during lunchtime.
SEATTLE - A West Seattle jewelry business was brazenly robbed in broad daylight on Thursday, and police are actively searching for the suspects.
What we know:
Menashe & Sons Jewelers, located right in the heart of the West Seattle Junction, was ambushed by a group of four masked men armed with hammers and bear spray, police said.
The smash-and-grab robbery happened around noon, with officers saying the robbers smashed the locked front glass door and broke into six glass display cases. They reportedly made off with a $125k emerald necklace, Rolex watches valued at $700k-$800k, a platinum diamond and a large amount of gold jewelry.
Seattle police say the suspects stole an estimated $2 million worth of jewelry, diamonds and luxury watches in 90 seconds. No injuries to victims or witnesses were reported in the heist.
The robbers left in a vehicle, and officers are still searching the area. The suspects and their vehicle have not yet been located, nor has a description been released.
Anyone with information is asked to call the SPD Violent Crimes Tip Line at 206-233-5000.
Dig deeper:
Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes was also at the crime scene, according to the West Seattle Junction Association. Chief Barnes was already scheduled to be in West Seattle for the City Council District 1 Community Safety Forum later that night.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
The Source: Information in this story came from the Seattle Police Department and the West Seattle Junction Association.
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