MANHATTAN — Talk about an old-fashioned smash-and-grab.
Police are searching for a pair of cobblestone-wielding crooks who smashed their way into stores across the borough before stealing merchandise such as watches and leather jackets.
The two male suspects used the stone to break or attempt to break front windows at four stores in SoHo, Midtown and the Upper West Side during the three-week spree, police said.
The first break-in occurred on Dec. 31 at the Folli Follie accessories shop on Prince Street in SoHo, where the suspects allegedly smashed five display cases and made off with watches about 5:56 a.m.
The second incident occurred on Jan. 11 at the MO851 clothing store at 635 Madison Ave., near East 59th Street, where the suspects broke in and stole leather jackets and T-shirts about 4:05 a.m., police said.
The suspects tried to break into a Men’s Wearhouse at 380 Madison Ave., near East 46th Street, on Jan. 17 about 3:13 a.m. but were unable to gain access, according to cops.
The fourth incident occurred on Jan. 22 at an AT&T Wireless Store at 124 W. 72nd St., where the suspects broke in and made off with cell phones and a computer, police said.
According to cops, the first suspect has a medium build and was wearing a black jacket, black hat and blue jeans.
The second suspect is described as heavy set and wearing a black mask, black hat, brown jacket, gray hooded sweatshirt, black plants, white gloves, white shoes and holding a black bag.
Anyone with information about the burglaries is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com, or by texting tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.
