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Watch suspected jewelry thief in action: Man steals $3K worth at University Mall

Watch this suspected jewelry thief: Deputies say he worked on the glass case for some time to pry it open.
Credit: Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
Watch this suspected jewelry thief in action: Deputies say he worked on the glass case for some time to pry it open.

TAMPA, Fla. -- As clear as day, surveillance video caught a man working his way inside a jewelry case and snatching some bracelets.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday released the video, showing the suspect at work. Deputies say the crime happened around noon on Oct. 20 at the University Mall.

In the span of about two minutes, the video shows the man using a tool to loosen the corners of the glass case. It's not long thereafter he's able to pull the glass upward.

It's said the man stole 10 men's yellow gold bracelets, valued at about $3,000, and might have been assisted by other people.

Anyone with information is asked to call the sheriff's office at 813-247-8200 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS.

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