$30,000 worth of diamond necklaces stolen during smash-and-grab at Macy’s in Roosevelt Field
Police say the incident happened around 11:37 a.m. on Wednesday.
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Police are searching for the suspect who made off with thousands during a smash and grab at Roosevelt Field Mall.
Police say the incident happened around 11:37 a.m. on Wednesday.
According to detectives, man walked into the Macy’s store and entered the jewelry department.
He then struck the glass countertop with a pipe and reached into the display case, removing three diamond necklaces worth approximately $30,000 before fleeing the store.
The robbery is the latest in a long string of crimes at the Roosevelt Field Mall, including a similar smash-and-grab robbery at the same Macy’s in August.
A spokesperson for the mall’s operator, Simon Property Group, says it has a commitment to security.
Safety measures include 24/7 trained security personnel, a K-9 handler and a police substation.
Detectives request anyone with information on the latest incident to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS.
