ATTEMPED SMASH & GRAB – AUBURN, WA

On 1/26/22, at approximately, 4:30 p.m., a smash and grab armed robbery attempt occurred at a retail jewelry store.� A male subject entered the location and approached a showcase containing gemstones.� He produced a tool and attempted to smash the top of the glass, but was unsuccessful.� A customer at the store informed the subject he was calling the police, to which the subject responded “call the cops.”� After unsuccessfully breaking the glass, the subject kicked the glass to the showcase and exited the store.� There were no injuries to associates or customers during this incident. The subject was described as Black, and in his early to mid-20’s. He is approximately 5’8”, and has a medium build. He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, jeans, and black shoes. If you have any information regarding this subject, please contact the Jewelers’ Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328.