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10/02/2012 01:24 PM

Jewelry Thieves Pepper Spray Scene Of Midtown Heist

By: NY1 News

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Police have released surveillance video in their search for two brazen jewelry thieves in Manhattan.

Investigators say the men targeted Madison Jewelers, located at 400 Madison Avenue in Midtown, on Friday afternoon.

Officials say one of the suspects posed as a customer before pulling a gun and demanding Rolex watches.

They say the other suspect then entered and sprayed several people with pepper spray.

Police say the suspects were able to flee with about $36,000 in watches and jewelry.

Anyone with information on the case should contact the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS, or text CRIMES and then enter TIP577, or visit www.nypdcrimestoppers.com.