Thieves steal $2M worth of valuables from New York City jewelry store

Robbers who used smash-and-grab from New York City stole a vast amount of expensive jewelry during a heist recorded on video.

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The robbery took place at Rocco's Jewelers within the Bronx at around 2:30 p.m. on Friday approximately 22:30 p.m. The company estimates that it suffered losses of $2.15 millions worth of goods as a result of the theft.

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The jeweler, located situated in the Fordham Heights section of the Bronx and is a short stroll to Fordham University, was closed on Saturday as police investigated the incident.

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Surveillance video shows one suspects looking cool as he enters the shop and waits to be allowed in.

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After a Rocco's Jewelry employee buzzed him in, the white T-shirt-clad suspect held the door open for three masked men in black clothing.

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One or two thieves using the hammer to smash glass cases while the other thieves put fistfuls of jewels inside bags.

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The heist, which took just a few minutes is believed to have been well planned. Police have released photos as well as descriptions of suspects in order to collect more information.

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Anyone with information regarding the robbery was urged to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). Tips can also be submitted confidentially through the Crime Stoppers website at www.crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or on Twitter at @NYPDTips

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