On the afternoon of the 24th, a pair wearing balaclavas broke into a precious metal store in Ueno, Tokyo, threatened the clerk with a knife, smashed the showcase, stole watches and other items, and fled. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the whereabouts of two people who fled as robberies.
At around 24:2 p.m. on the 2th, a pair wearing balaclavas broke into a precious metal store in Ueno, Taito Ward, threatened a female clerk with a knife, smashed a showcase with a crowbar, stole a watch and other items, and fled.
At that time, there were two clerks in the store, but they were not injured.
According to the Metropolitan Police Department, the pair appeared to be men, both in their 2s and 2s, about 20 meter and 30 centimeters tall, and wearing camouflage patterns and gray clothes.
The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the details of the robbery and the whereabouts of the two people who fled.
The site is a downtown area where shops and restaurants near JR Okachimachi Station gather.
In Tokyo, there have been at least six robberies this month, including a man breaking into a sushi shop in Shinagawa Ward on the 1rd and slashing the manager with a knife, and the Metropolitan Police Department is increasing its vigilance.
The owner of the damaged shop: "Catch the culprit quickly"
The owner of the affected shop said, "I returned to the store after receiving a report of the damage from an employee, but I was very surprised to hear that they broke into the store with a knife during the busy daytime. I hope they catch the culprit as soon as possible."
A person who works at a nearby restaurant: "I am very worried because there are many robberies"
A man in his 40s who works at a nearby restaurant said, "I couldn't hear any noise, so the police came and noticed the incident. I hope they catch me as soon as possible."