Woman Jewelry Worker, 79, Pistol-Whipped in Raid
February 26, 23
(IDEX Online) - Police are hunting two men who beat and pistol-whipped a 79-year-old female worker in a raid on a New York jewelry store.
The victim was taken to hospital, where she was described as being in a stable condition. She was kicked, punched and struck in the head with a handgun.
Surveillance footage released by the NYPD shows her on the floor with her hands above her head, trying to defend herself.
The perpetrators fled with jewelry valued at $500,000 from Diamond Collect on 39th Avenue,. near Prince Street, in Flushing, Queen, last Wednesday.
The JSA (Jewelers Security Alliance) is appealing for information on 212-687-0328 or jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org
Pics of suspects courtesy NYPD