Employee Injured in Richmond Hill Jewelry Store Robbery

RICHMOND HILL, NY — Police are investigating a violent jewelry store heist in Richmond Hill, New York, which left a store employee injured on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.

According to preliminary police reports, the robbery took place during regular business hours. Multiple suspects entered the jewelry store, quickly moving to target high-value display cases. During the confrontation, a store employee was physically assaulted by the perpetrators as they grabbed merchandise.

Emergency medical services were dispatched to the scene to treat the injured employee, whose injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening. The suspects fled the store with a significant amount of jewelry and are currently outstanding.

Forensic investigators have combed the scene for physical evidence, and police are analyzing security video footage to establish descriptions of the suspects and any getaway vehicles involved. Authorities are asking the community for assistance and urging anyone who witnessed suspicious activity in the vicinity of the jewelry store on Tuesday to come forward.