Suspects wanted in smash-and-grab robbery at jewelry store in Texas City

By: Emani Payne/ Staff

TEXAS CITY, Texas --Texas City police are searching for three suspects wanted in a smash-and-grab robbery at a jewelry store.

On Thursday, a suspect wearing a red shirt entered Jared Vault jewelry store at the Tanger Outlet Mall alone asking an employee to look at a piece of jewelry, according to police.

Shortly after he left, two more men entered the jewelry store and headed for the display of Rolex watches. One of the men then used a hammer hidden in his waistband to break the glass and grab all of the watches before fleeing the scene.

Police believe all three men, and a fourth accomplice who was seen holding a door, were all involved in the theft.

Anyone with information regarding the robbery or the suspects involved is encouraged to call the Texas City Police Department at 409-948-2525 or Mainland Communities Crime Stoppers at 409-945-8477.  All tipsters remain anonymous.