Nassau Cops: Robbery Suspects Caught On Video Smashing Jewelry Display Case With Sledgehammer

VALLEY STREAM, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) -- Police are looking for three suspects in connection with a smash and grab robbery that took place at the Green Acres Mall in Valley Stream.

Two suspects were seen on video walking into a Zales Jewelers, striking the display case with a sledgehammer, and removing an undetermined amount of jewelry.

The suspects jumped into a two door convertible, driven by a third man, and fled, police said.

"There were no injuries reported in that store. There were -- at the time of the robbery -- four employees and a customer present in the store, but none of them sustained any injuries," Nassau County Police Det. Maureen Roach told WCBS 880's Sophia Hall.

Two of the suspects -- described as black males --  were between 5'9" and 6' tall, wearing hooded sweatshirts, face masks, and dark boots.

A description of the third suspect was not released.

Detectives have requested anyone with information regarding this crime to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.

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