Over $200K Taken from Jewelry Store in Chinatown Stickup
By Staff Reporter
March 25, 2026
According to the NYPD, the incident happened on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at approximately 6:50 p.m. inside a commercial jewelry store located at 253 Canal Street. Investigators say an unidentified individual entered the store and, within moments, escalated the situation by producing a black firearm.
Police report that the suspect forced two elderly individuals—a 67-year-old man and a 67-year-old woman—to the ground while demanding access to jewelry. The confrontation, while brief, was intense. The suspect quickly gathered high-value items before fleeing the scene.
Despite the alarming nature of the crime, authorities confirmed that neither victim suffered physical injuries. Still, incidents like this continue to raise concerns about safety for small business owners in busy commercial corridors like Canal Street.
After grabbing approximately $200,000 worth of jewelry, the suspect ran out of the store and escaped on foot. Police say the individual was last seen heading eastbound on Canal Street, blending into the bustling streets of lower Manhattan.
Surveillance footage of the suspect has been obtained and released by investigators in hopes that someone in the public may recognize the individual. The NYPD is actively reviewing evidence and following up on leads.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the Chinatown jewelry store robbery to come forward. Even the smallest detail could help move the investigation forward.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/, on X @NYPDTips.
All calls are confidential.
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