A New York City jewel store owner claims that a thief with a knife robbed her store on Tuesday. The thief taunted and threatened employees during an incident captured on video.
“Hi, I’m back!” The armed thief was dressed in a green sweatsuit, a medical mask, and a knife and told Melissa Joy Manning’s employee that he and a female accomplice were stealing tens to thousands of items. Fox 5 New York reported this week .
“I’m back. Manning described Manning’s demeanor as acting as if he “owned” the place.
One time, the robber threatened employees by saying “Hurry, the f— up, before I kill you!”
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The owner of a Brooklyn jewelry shop claims that she was twice robbed at knifepoint by the same crook in February . (Fox 5 New York).
Manning claims that the robbery was captured on surveillance video and marked the second time the same person had robbed her shop.
Manning claims that the man also attacked her store in February at the same time. The total amount of items stolen during the two robberies is approximately $250,000.
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It is believed that the suspected thief has robbed other stores in the vicinity.
“It’s horrifying, it’s catastrophic. Manning stated that he is a small business.
Manning claims she posted the thief’s photo on social media and other owners of jewelry stores in Cobble Hill or Williamsburg saw him cashing their stores.
Melissa Joy Manning speaks with Fox 5 New York . (Fox 5 New York
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Manning fears that the suspect fled on foot and Manning believes he will not stop until he is caught.
Andrew Mark Miller is a Fox News writer. Find him on Twitter @andymarkmiller and email tips to [email protected]