NYC: Gun-wielding thieves snatch $51K worth of Gucci goods
OAN’s Elizabeth Volberding
3:45 PM – Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Recent video footage captures the daring robbery of a Gucci store in New York City. Three thieves stormed the store at gunpoint, making off with approximately $51,000 worth of items.
Around noon on Monday, two men and a woman entered the Gucci Store in New York City’s Meatpacking District, according to the New York Police Department (NYPD). Surveillance footage captured the thieves unpacking their loot before making a swift getaway in a black Honda CRV.
Following reports of the robbery, which involved the thieves brandishing guns and stealing over $51,000 worth of merchandise, the police are now on the lookout for a black Honda CRV with New Jersey license plates.
The police released video footage from inside the store, showing one of the suspects waving a gun and ordering everyone to the ground. Two of the suspects had their faces covered, while the woman’s face was visible.
The thieves managed to escape with items totaling more than $51,000, including expensive bags and accessories. Customers and store employees were forced to lie down during the robbery.
In broad daylight, the thieves were caught on camera emptying bags, loading up their car, and driving away. Their escape route took them through the Lincoln Tunnel towards New Jersey.
Fortunately, no one inside the Gucci store was injured during the incident.
Tourists in the area expressed shock at the brazen daytime robbery. “It’s very daring and risky to rob a high-end store at gunpoint in the middle of the day,” said Rosemary Welburn, a tourist from Australia.
Joe Salama, a Brooklyn resident, revealed that he chose to drive instead of taking the subway to avoid potential robberies. “We decided to drive and not take the subway because we felt like it wasn’t so safe. So I feel like things have deteriorated a little bit,” he said.
According to police data, robberies in New York City have increased by more than 8% compared to the previous year.
If you have any information about the suspects, please contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).
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How has the robbery at the Gucci store affected the perception of safety among residents and visitors in the area?
Robbery at Gucci Store in New York City’s Meatpacking District
In a daring and shocking incident, a group of thieves stormed a Gucci store in New York City’s Meatpacking District, making off with approximately $51,000 worth of items. The robbery, which took place at gunpoint, has left authorities and residents in shock.
The incident occurred around noon on Monday, when two men and a woman entered the Gucci store. Surveillance footage captured the thieves unpacking their loot before quickly fleeing the scene in a black Honda CRV. The suspects were armed with guns and forcefully ordered customers and store employees to the ground.
The police have released video footage from inside the store, showing one of the suspects waving a gun and the other two suspects with their faces covered. The woman’s face, however, was visible in the footage. It is believed that the trio fled the scene via the Lincoln Tunnel towards New Jersey in the black Honda CRV.
The stolen items include expensive bags and accessories, totaling over $51,000. Fortunately, no one inside the Gucci store was injured during the incident. However, the boldness and audacity of the robbery have left tourists and residents in the area shaken.
“It’s very daring and risky to rob a high-end store at gunpoint in the middle of the day,” said Rosemary Welburn, a tourist from Australia. This sentiment is echoed by Joe Salama, a Brooklyn resident, who revealed that he chose to drive instead of taking the subway to avoid potential robberies. “We decided to drive and not take the subway because we felt like it wasn’t so safe. So I feel like things have deteriorated a little bit,” he said.
The police are now on the lookout for the black Honda CRV with New Jersey license plates. The incident has sparked concerns about public safety and the need for increased security measures in busy commercial areas. Authorities are hopeful that the release of the surveillance footage will aid in the identification and capture of the suspects.
It remains to be seen how this brazen robbery will impact both the residents and visitors in the area. The incident serves as a reminder of the need for vigilance and heightened security in public spaces, as well as the importance of reporting any suspicious activities to law enforcement authorities.
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