Thieves Smash Display Case With Hammers, Steal Diamonds From Vernon Hills Jewelry Store
Chicago (CBS) -- A group of thieves made off with a haul of diamonds from a Vernon Hills jewelry store.
It happened at a Jared store on Townline Road just before closing around 9 p.m. Friday.
Police say three men, wearing black clothing, walked into the store.
They used hammers to smash a display case full of diamonds, stole the gems and then drove off in a gray minivan.
No one was injured.
At this time, police don't know the value of the stolen diamonds.
