Police say the theft happened on Feb. 19 at around 3:45 p.m. They say one of the suspects was inside 13 W. Fordham Rd. looking at a watch. Once the suspect was allowed to look at the watch, the employee let the suspect’s accomplice inside.
The suspect holding the quickly ran out the store along with his accomplice holding the door open, police say. Both men took off in an unknown direction with the pricey watch.
No one was hurt.
Police describe the first suspect as Hispanic, around 30 to 40-years-old, standing at 5′ 10″ and 180 pounds, last seen wearing all white clothing. The second suspect is described as an Hispanic in his 20s or 30s, standing at 5′ 11″ and weighing 170 pounds. He was last seen wearing all black clothes.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers and (800) 577-TIPS.
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