Police are trying to find three suspects who tried to rob a jewelry store at 109 Mott St. this past Saturday, at around 11:30 a..m. While two women working in the shop, Noble NY Jewelry, were pepper sprayed, the suspects ran off empty-handed.
According to cops at the 5th Precinct, the male suspect walked into the store and used pepper spray on two female workers, while the second suspect smashed a glass countertop containing jewelry. A third suspect was standing outside as a lookout. Following the botched robbery attempt, the suspects fled on Mott Street, and then headed west on Hester Street.
If you know anything about this crime, call detective Chris Rong at 212-334-0742.
The #NYPD is seeking information regarding an attempted #jewelry store #robbery on December 23 in #Chinatown. These 2 males pepper sprayed the workers and smashed the display showcase. One additional male also wanted as a look-out (male with umbrella). Call #911 pic.twitter.com/NrTmNmObaK
— NYPD 5th Precinct (@NYPD5Pct) December 26, 2017
