From AJC:
In about 30 seconds, at least five men smashed their way into a jewelry store case, helping themselves to nearly a million dollars worth of watches.
But it’s what they left behind that may lead to their capture, Atlanta police said Monday.
“This was well-coordinated and thought-out,” Sgt. Greg Lyon said. “They had seconds to commit this and get away.”
And they did get away. Investigators hope the public can offer additional clues to those responsible, Lyon said Monday.
One of the sledgehammers was left on the floor of Mayors Jewelry during the smash-and-grab Friday night at Lenox Square. Within minutes of the heist, the alleged getaway van was located, along with three of the Rolex watches, according to an incident report obtained by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
There were footprints and personal items found inside the white 2013 Dodge Caravan, according to police. Investigators hope the T-shirts, tennis shoes, underwear and baseball caps will offer DNA clues to help identify their owners.
