BREAKING: Four masked robbers executed a daring midday heist at Menashe & Sons Jewelers in West Seattle on Thursday, stealing an estimated $1.2 million in jewelry in under two minutes. The shocking incident, captured on surveillance video, occurred around 11:50 AM and has left the local community reeling.
The robbers, armed with bear spray and a stun gun, violently smashed through the store’s locked glass door using a hammer. They quickly emptied six display cases, making off with valuable items including a stunning $125,000 emerald necklace and approximately $750,000 worth of Rolex watches.
Josh Menashe, vice president of the family-owned store, expressed the team’s distress following the traumatic event. “We’re pretty shook up as a staff. We’re gonna be closed for a while,” he stated on Friday. Employees were reportedly conducting a full inventory of the losses while cleaning up shattered glass.
The swift escape of the thieves has raised concerns among local businesses. Employees from the nearby Industrious Gym reported that terrified staff members rushed into their facility seeking help right after the robbery. Matthew Strommen, a gym manager, described the chaos: “They came in telling us to call 911. I was about to start a class… and then people come in yelling.”
Witnesses reported a sense of shock and disbelief as the robbery unfolded. “I think there was a lot of shock and surprise. I think they heard the smashing glass and thought the worst and took off out the back,” Strommen added. The gym locked its doors and sheltered everyone inside until Seattle Police arrived shortly after noon.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported during the incident. However, the robbers managed to escape in a getaway car before police could apprehend them. As of now, no arrests have been made, and authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Seattle Police Department at 206-233-5000.
This brazen daylight robbery highlights the growing concerns over safety in the Seattle area and has left many locals shaken. The community is now left to wonder: what measures will be taken to restore security and prevent such audacious crimes in the future?
Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.