Half-million-dollar jewelry heist near Ballwin; 4 suspects wanted

WINCHESTER, Mo. – Authorities are searching for four suspects who allegedly took off with half a million dollars worth of jewelry Saturday afternoon from an armed robbery near Ballwin.

The Ballwin Police Department says a jewelry store in the 14000 block of Manchester Road was robbed around 12:15 p.m. Saturday in the Winchester shopping plaza.

Investigators say four masked suspects entered a store, stole various high-priced goods and left in two vehicles. No one was hurt. Though the store’s manager tells police he lost nearly half a million dollars in inventory.

The manager of the store told Ballwin police that the suspects were wearing “old people Halloween masks.” Additional details on the suspects are unavailable at this time.

Police encourage people to avoid the area while detectives are on scene investigating.

If you have any relevant information, contact the Ballwin Police Department at 636-227-9636.

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