About 150 watches valued at a total of $2.5 million and $160,000 in cash were stolen during an apparently well-planned robbery at a business in Staten Island (NYC).
The thieves “moving with military precision made off with an entire safe” with luxury watches inside, he said. ABC News. The robbery occurred around 10:30 pm Monday, at the end of the Memorial Day holiday, at The Wrist Watcher business located on Arthur Kill Road, Tottenville neighborhood.
No one was hurt. The business is located on the third floor of an office building at the foot of Outerbridge Crossing. “In other words, all five suspects knew where they were going and what they were taking. They entered the office, took out the safe, ransacked the business and destroyed part of the surveillance camera system. Other cameras in the building captured the images released by police. They used common burglary tools, including a crowbar at one point and a dolly.”
The account of “The Wrist Watcher” on Tik Tok commented when showing images of the ransacked business: “We had an unfortunate incident of robbery in our office. While I am unable to discuss the details due to an ongoing investigation, we are working with the authorities to resolve this. In response, we are tightening security and our commitment to you remains unwavering. Your support during this time has been humbling and has reinforced why I started this company. It’s not just about watches, it’s about our shared passion and journey. As my team and I tackle this challenge, your support helps us move forward. We will share updates soon. Thank you for your patience, understanding and continued loyalty.”
No arrests have been made or suspects identified. Anyone with information should call 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) and in Spanish 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Also through crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or by text to 274637 (CRIMES), followed by TIP577. All communications are strictly confidential.
Shoplifting at New York City retail stores rose an alarming 81% during the first quarter of 2023, in many cases involving violent attacks on employees and business owners. This was denounced in May by the Collective Action to Protect Our Stores (CAPS-NY) group, which represents 5,000 establishments, including supermarkets and bodegas, once again demanding that state congressmen pass new laws against shoplifting. the shops, including the imprisonment of shoplifters who attack the workers.
Many owners have chosen to reduce hours and lock up merchandise due to the rise in thefts in stores, pharmacies and warehouses.
In February, a 79-year-old employee was hit in the head with a gun during a robbery at a jewelry store in Queens (NYC). In December another victim of the same age was hospitalized in intensive care after a pair of robbers violently attacked him before stealing $100,000 from his jewelry store in Brooklyn (NYC).