Watch CBS News

Jewelry Store Heist Caught On Camera

NORTH MIAMI BEACH (CBSMiami) – Miami-Dade robbery detectives are searching for two men wanted in a North Miami Beach jewelry store heist and they've released surveillance video of the crime and a person of interest in hopes the public will be able to help solve this crime.

According to police, two men robbed a jewelry store at 1205 NE 163rd Street on February 10th shortly after 10:00 a.m. Both were dressed in all black clothing and both were wearing dark colored motorcycle helmets.

The suspects, armed with a gun and a hammer, ran into the jewelry store at full speed.

While the first suspect held 57-year-old Kyong Yim Park at gunpoint, the other jumped the counter and smashed a display case. They grabbed jewelry worth approximately $250-thousand.

Both men ran away through the mall and are still at large.

Shortly before the crime, a third unidentified man came into the store and asked to see a particular chain in the same display case that the suspect had smashed. The third man, identified as a person of interest, is wanted for questioning only.

If you know anything about this robbery, or can identify anyone responsible for the crime, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at (305) 471-TIPS (8477) or (866) 471-8477. You can also visit www.crimestoppersmiami.com and select "Give a Tip" or send a text message to 274637. Enter CSMD followed by the tip information and press send.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.