Police have released new surveillance images of a possible third suspect in the dramatic gun-point robbery of a Midwood jewelry store on Dec. 3.
Authorities want to question a woman who caught on video holding open the auto-locking door of the jewelry shop on Coney Island Avenue shop near E. 10th Street just as the gun-toting robbers burst in.
Police believe she may be an accomplice of the two men who stole $250,000 worth of jewelry. Previously released surveillance video showed one male holding individuals in the shop at gunpoint the other male suspect smashed one of the glass cases with a hammer and dumped jewelry trays into a sack.
The woman sought for questioning has long dark hair and was wearing dark clothing, boots, and a coat with a fur-lined hood.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577–8477. The public can also submit tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577.
