Key Takeaways
- Four suspects robbed Kris Jewelers Tuesday.
- Hammers and an axe smashed the door and cases.
- Getaway SUV was stolen from Toronto.
A Smash-and-Grab in Broad Daylight
It was 1:30 in the afternoon. The tools were hammers and an axe. The target was a jewelry store in Burlington. And within moments, multiple pieces of jewelry were gone.
Halton Regional Police are searching for four suspects after a smash-and-grab robbery at Kris Jewelers, 2201 Brant Street, on Tuesday, November 10.
At approximately 1:30 p.m., the suspects used hammers and an axe to break the exterior door glass and enter the store. Once inside, they smashed numerous display cases and stole multiple pieces of jewelry. Police have not released the number of pieces stolen or their dollar value.
No staff members were physically injured.
The getaway car was stolen — and already found
The four suspects fled in a waiting dark grey Acura SUV. The vehicle was last seen heading east on Upper Middle Road, between Brant Street and Guelph Line.
But there's another detail in this case.
Police have since recovered the SUV in Burlington. It had previously been reported stolen from Toronto.
The getaway vehicle has been found. The four suspects have not.
Police describe all four suspects as male, wearing dark-coloured clothing and face coverings. Three were carrying backpacks.
Investigators have not released any additional descriptions or photographs.
No charges have been laid, and none of the suspects has been identified.
Investigators are asking anyone with security-camera or dash-cam video from the area around the time of the robbery to come forward. Anyone with footage can contact the Halton Regional Police 3 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2316.
The Twikup Take
A jewelry store hit at 1:30 p.m. with hammers and an axe. Four suspects fleeing in an SUV that had already been reported stolen.
Police have recovered the vehicle, but the people who fled in it remain unidentified.
The getaway SUV is back. The four suspects are still being sought.
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