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Sean.c · 4 June 2011, 02:35 AM

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=27e_1306967572

The Video ^^^^
A brazen Koreatown smash-and-grab robbery in which nearly $1 million worth of Rolex watches was taken was caught on tape. The LAPD has released video of the job in case anyone recognizes the criminals involved.

The robbery at Saint Cross jewelry store in Koreatown Plaza, a mall at South Western Avenue and James M. Wood boulevard, happened at 10:50 a.m. on Wednesday, May 18.

Two young men in hoodies burst in and one grabbed as many watches as he could from a display case while the other trained a gun on two workers.

Later when a security guard was seen outside, the gunman headed to the door and pointed the weapon at him.

LAPD Det. Jesus Garcia tells the Weekly that "26 high-end Rolexes" worth about $800,000 were taken.

Because the two were good at hiding their faces, it's not clear if they might be connected to other, similar robberies, Garcia said.

The job doesn't appear to be connected to another robbery at the same store about two years ago. That case involved one suspect "who was older," Garcia said.

This duo might have gotten away in a gray Ford Escape SUV, the LAPD states.

The suspects were described as 5 feet 11 inches, 150-to-160 pounds, and in their late 20s to early 30s.

rolexsweep · 4 June 2011, 02:39 AM

thats just crazy...

gimpex · 4 June 2011, 03:16 AM

$800k , 26 watches thats USD30k a piece.....

Havent seen / heard of any AD who has so many top pieces in the display cabinet ......

dsio · 4 June 2011, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by gimpex

$800k , 26 watches thats USD30k a piece.....

Havent seen / heard of any AD who has so many top pieces in the display cabinet ......

Maybe a Leopard Daytona / BlingMaster GMT or two in there pushing the average value up.

wot_fan · 4 June 2011, 03:22 AM

Have you read any of the comments on the video? Pretty sad how many of the commenters are pro-thief

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Here is an example:

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Originally Posted by An Idiot

damn, nice job dudes. hella professional. and 800,000 bones worth of diamonds and gold? they took the risk and reaped the rewards.

guy369 · 4 June 2011, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by wot_fan

Have you read any of the comments on the video? Pretty sad how many of the commenters are pro-thief

.

Here is an example:

Likely because not many people can afford a rolex and they think it's alright to steal.

If there was a $8000 robbery from their local store, they would act differently....

...Hopefully!

klayface · 4 June 2011, 03:25 AM

Wow, poor people it sucks that anybody would have to go through that.

Megalobyte · 4 June 2011, 03:27 AM

Holy crap! At 800k, those thieves must have paid full retail!

dsio · 4 June 2011, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Megalobyte

Holy crap! At 800k, those thieves must have paid full retail!

LOL, good thing too, if they'd robbed one of the TRF trusted sellers they'd have only gotten 700k.

escudoturbo · 4 June 2011, 03:31 AM

It was only 2 Casio and a Rado - but the jewellers insurer dosn't know that.

Mike B · 4 June 2011, 06:02 AM

At that amount of money, it sounds to me that they knew exactly what they were after.

Art161 · 4 June 2011, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike B

At that amount of money, it sounds to me that they knew exactly what they were after.

But they probably didn't get a SS Daytona!

Tri-Tip · 4 June 2011, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Megalobyte

Holy crap! At 800k, those thieves must have paid full retail!

They must have valued it at the new 2011 pricing.

blackmsport · 4 June 2011, 08:09 AM

man this is crazy.... keep an eye on ebay... these rolexes will make their ways to ebay

Luckily if they grab 800K worth of Fake Rolexes and Casio's they need a semi trailer

Saxon007 · 4 June 2011, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Sean.c

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=27e_1306967572

...This duo might have gotten away in a gray Ford Escape SUV, the LAPD states...

Michael M. · 4 June 2011, 10:35 AM

Hope the thiefs are caught and watches recovered.

watchf · 4 June 2011, 02:59 PM

Those watches will be full of scratches and dings with the way those robbers were grabbing, dropping it on the ground and stuffing the watches in their bag followed by the watches grinding and clashing with one another in the bag while they run around. Hope these scums will be caught soon!

Sean.c · 4 June 2011, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Saxon007

well spotted

roleyrolz · 4 June 2011, 11:44 PM

i dont understand why jewlery stores don't have better security like non breakable glass.and Foyers in were the front door opens regulary While the second door u go through stays locked intill a guard opens it for u or u are buzzed in. I really would'nt cost all that much. Also having one guard even if he is armed is pointless.WHat if he goes on Lunch? The Bathoom? Etc. Always have a back up Guard.

Rolex Junky · 4 June 2011, 11:57 PM

The robbers droped quite a few of those fine timepieces. And they grabed handfulls at a time. lets see. Stolen highend watches with registered serial numbers now reported stolen thus forever unservicable; scratched up/ chiped cases; broken movements and gems missing due to dropping and grabbing technique. How could there ever be a martket for these stolen watches.

gimpex · 4 June 2011, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolex Junky

The robbers droped quite a few of those fine timepieces. And they grabed handfulls at a time. lets see. Stolen highend watches with registered serial numbers now reported stolen yhus forever unservicable; scratched up/ chiped cases; broken movements and gems missing due to dropping and grabbing technique. How could there ever be a martket for these stolen watches.

Thats what I was thinking -I assume they will appear on the Rolex list.

Thought - Do they non AD Rolex service guys access / check that list ?

Feel sorry for the dudes that buy those watches thinking all it good..

sherwin · 5 June 2011, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolex Junky

... How could there ever be a martket for these stolen watches.

If they cant sell them as watches, whats to stop them selling them as parts.

Pix · 5 June 2011, 12:32 AM

Why are security cameras mounted so high up, you would think keep them at eye level?

sea-dweller · 5 June 2011, 01:39 AM

Wow, crazy and brazen!

Widows Son · 5 June 2011, 01:50 AM

They'll sell the movements on the black market overseas. Cases will have the S/N's ground off and maybe restamped with fictitious numbers. Nobody in their right mind would buy one from someone wearing a hoodie and droopy pants.

dsio · 5 June 2011, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Widows Son

They'll sell the movements on the black market overseas. Cases will have the S/N's ground off and maybe restamped with fictitious numbers. Nobody in their right mind would buy one from someone wearing a hoodie and droopy pants.

Given the cost involved, could be a lot of precious metals, in which case maybe movements and dials / hands sold off, case and bracelet melted.

4 June 2011, 02:35 AM	#1
Sean.c Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dubai / Ireland Watch: Sub date Posts: 505	$800,000 Smash-And-Grab Robbery http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=27e_1306967572 The Video ^^^^ A brazen Koreatown smash-and-grab robbery in which nearly $1 million worth of Rolex watches was taken was caught on tape. The LAPD has released video of the job in case anyone recognizes the criminals involved. The robbery at Saint Cross jewelry store in Koreatown Plaza, a mall at South Western Avenue and James M. Wood boulevard, happened at 10:50 a.m. on Wednesday, May 18. Two young men in hoodies burst in and one grabbed as many watches as he could from a display case while the other trained a gun on two workers. Later when a security guard was seen outside, the gunman headed to the door and pointed the weapon at him. LAPD Det. Jesus Garcia tells the Weekly that "26 high-end Rolexes" worth about $800,000 were taken. Because the two were good at hiding their faces, it's not clear if they might be connected to other, similar robberies, Garcia said. The job doesn't appear to be connected to another robbery at the same store about two years ago. That case involved one suspect "who was older," Garcia said. This duo might have gotten away in a gray Ford Escape SUV, the LAPD states. The suspects were described as 5 feet 11 inches, 150-to-160 pounds, and in their late 20s to early 30s.

4 June 2011, 02:39 AM	#2
rolexsweep "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Australia Watch: RG DD40 Posts: 1,149	thats just crazy... __________________ "Did you get that at retail?"

4 June 2011, 03:16 AM	#3
gimpex "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Greg Location: Austria Watch: Sub C LV / Exp II Posts: 609	$800k , 26 watches thats USD30k a piece..... Havent seen / heard of any AD who has so many top pieces in the display cabinet ......

4 June 2011, 03:25 AM	#7
klayface Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Chuck Norris Location: So. California Watch: SS Daytona w/ dial Posts: 346	Wow, poor people it sucks that anybody would have to go through that.

4 June 2011, 03:27 AM	#8
Megalobyte "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Ari Location: Florida Watch: ...me go broke Posts: 2,428	Holy crap! At 800k, those thieves must have paid full retail!

4 June 2011, 03:31 AM	#10
escudoturbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Baz Location: U.K Watch: Explorer II Posts: 364	It was only 2 Casio and a Rado - but the jewellers insurer dosn't know that.

4 June 2011, 06:02 AM	#11
Mike B "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Gilbert, AZ Watch: DSSD, Omega SMP Posts: 3,055	At that amount of money, it sounds to me that they knew exactly what they were after.

4 June 2011, 08:09 AM	#14
blackmsport Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: Melb - Australia Posts: 2,959	man this is crazy.... keep an eye on ebay... these rolexes will make their ways to ebay Luckily if they grab 800K worth of Fake Rolexes and Casio's they need a semi trailer

4 June 2011, 10:35 AM	#16
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Hope the thiefs are caught and watches recovered.

4 June 2011, 02:59 PM	#17
watchf "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 2,458	Those watches will be full of scratches and dings with the way those robbers were grabbing, dropping it on the ground and stuffing the watches in their bag followed by the watches grinding and clashing with one another in the bag while they run around. Hope these scums will be caught soon!

4 June 2011, 11:44 PM	#19
roleyrolz Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: us Posts: 144	i dont understand why jewlery stores don't have better security like non breakable glass.and Foyers in were the front door opens regulary While the second door u go through stays locked intill a guard opens it for u or u are buzzed in. I really would'nt cost all that much. Also having one guard even if he is armed is pointless.WHat if he goes on Lunch? The Bathoom? Etc. Always have a back up Guard.

4 June 2011, 11:57 PM	#20
Rolex Junky Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Lorenzo Location: Netherlands Watch: 116710LN & 116201 Posts: 849	The robbers droped quite a few of those fine timepieces. And they grabed handfulls at a time. lets see. Stolen highend watches with registered serial numbers now reported stolen thus forever unservicable; scratched up/ chiped cases; broken movements and gems missing due to dropping and grabbing technique. How could there ever be a martket for these stolen watches.

5 June 2011, 12:32 AM	#23
Pix "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: midwest Watch: SS Datejust Posts: 1,288	Why are security cameras mounted so high up, you would think keep them at eye level?

5 June 2011, 01:39 AM	#24
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Wow, crazy and brazen!

5 June 2011, 01:50 AM	#25
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,555	They'll sell the movements on the black market overseas. Cases will have the S/N's ground off and maybe restamped with fictitious numbers. Nobody in their right mind would buy one from someone wearing a hoodie and droopy pants.

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