Thieves Hit Two Jewelry Stores In Creve Coeur In 24 Hours

CREVE COEUR, MO — Police are investigating two jewelry store robberies in Creve Coeur that took place within 24 hours of each other. The first was Monday afternoon at Vincent Jewelers on Olive Blvd. Witnesses say armed men open fire with rifles before fleeing with an undetermined amount of merchandise in a dark-colored, four-door Dodge Ram pickup truck. Police said at least six people were in the store at the time, but no bystanders were injured.

Suspects and vehicle from robbery at Vincent's Jewelers. Truck believed to be a Dodge Ram 4-door, black or dark blue over silver. Note the dog kennels in truck bed. Anyone with information is asked to call at 314-737-4600 or STL Crimestoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477) pic.twitter.com/Pavctw0HXJ
— Creve Coeur Police (@CreveCoeurPD) March 19, 2018

The first officer arrive at Vincent Jewelers within seconds of a 911 call placed at 2:43 p.m., but four suspects had already fled, police said, adding that blood found at the scene indicates at least one robber was injured by flying glass from his own gunshots.

Another jewelry store robbery took place around 4:00 a.m. Tuesday at Genovese Jewelers, also on Olive Blvd. in Creve Coeur. Police responded to a burglary alarm to find a broken window and an undetermined amount of merchandise missing. Police are reviewing security cameras and have not said if they believe the two robberies are related.

Anyone with information should call the Creve Coeur Police Department at 314-737-4600 or, if you wish to remain anonymous, contact St. Louis Regional CrimeStoppers toll free at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477). Tips can also be submitted through the CrimeStoppers website or free app.

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