Miami jeweler pistol-whipped, $900K stolen during home invasion
Police in Miami-Dade County are searching for several suspects involved in a home invasion robbery of a Miami-area jeweler.
A man who had previously bought jewelry from the victim came to his house, claiming he wanted to purchase a Cartier watch. The man pulled out a gun and pointed it at the jeweler, while four more armed men entered the house.
The suspects grabbed watches, chains, and other valuables, throwing them into bags. The jeweler tried to escape but was thrown to the ground and pistol-whipped, suffering injuries to his face and head.
They also carried a safe out of the house. The jeweler estimated the total value of the stolen merchandise at around $900,000.
Security Precautions
Surveillance footage from the Miami-Dade home invasion robbery is available on NBC6 Miami. Anyone with information about the suspects is asked to call the Jewelers’ Security Alliance at 212-687-0328. All calls will be confidential.
The jeweler said during an interview with Telemundo 51 that a man who had bought jewelry from him in the past came to his house that night, claiming he wanted to buy a Cartier watch. The man came into the jeweler’s house, pulled out a gun, and pointed it at the jeweler. At one point during the robbery, the jeweler tried to get out of the house.
According to what the jeweler told Telemundo 51, the men made off with about 60 watches, 50 to 70 chains, multiple bracelets, and several cases of jewelry. One of the suspects also was seen carrying a safe out of the house. The jeweler estimated that they stole a total of about $900,000 in merchandise.
