Illinois Jewelry Store Heist: $1.3 Million Theft Raises Inside Job Suspicions
Thieves recently pulled off a daring jewelry store heist in Illinois, making off with a reported $1.3 million in merchandise, according to the store owner. The sheer audacity of the theft, and the apparent ease with which it was executed, has sparked considerable online discussion, with many speculating on the methods used and the potential involvement of an inside person.
The simplicity of the tools used to breach the safe is striking. Observers online have pointed out that the damage to the safe doesn’t appear to be the result of highly sophisticated equipment, but rather common tools readily available at discount retailers.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood