x
Breaking News
More () »

Sheriff: 3 masked men steal $100K in jewelry during Citrus Park Town Center smash-and-grab

A getaway driver was reportedly waiting outside.

TAMPA, Fla. — The search is on for three masked men who made off with more than $100,000 in jewelry from a store inside the Citrus Park Town Center.

Deputies responded just before 2 p.m. Tuesday to the mall, located at 8021 Citrus Park Town, where the suspects had just robbed the Diamond Galleria store, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

Authorities say the men walked into the mall through an employee entrance on the building's south side. Once at the store, video surveillance shows them breaking display cases that the sheriff's office says contained high-end watches.

It's believed they took the watches valued at least $100,000 before exiting through the doors they had entered.

Investigators say a 2020-22 silver Nissan Murano waited outside with its driver, who is considered a fourth suspect.

No one had been arrested, as of 4:45 p.m.

Credit: Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office

"These suspects are seen on camera and video, so it's only a matter of time before they are caught for the crimes they committed today," Sheriff Chad Chronister said in a statement. "Thankfully, nobody was injured at the mall. I'm asking anyone who may have seen or heard something that could assist detectives."

No one was hurt and no shots were fired, the sheriff's office said earlier.

Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to call the sheriff's office at 813-247-8200. People also can remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay at 1-800-873-TIPS.

Before You Leave, Check This Out