Haven’t They Heard Of Mail Fraud, Or At Least Something That Doesn’t Require Heavy Machinery?

Crazy:

Damages to Casale Jewelers, located at 1639 Richmond Rd., are estimated at $100,000, including the hole in the roof through which the thieves tried — and failed — to hoist an 8,000-pound safe out of the building.

“They got the safe, but they dropped it,” said manager Kim Scarlotta.

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Even though nothing was stolen, owner Dominick Casale said he’s offering a $10,000 store gift certificate for information leading to the capture and conviction of the holes-in-the-store gang.

“They came on an excavator they stole from a job site down the road, drove it up one of the driveways and ripped the roof off,” said Ms. Scarlotta.

The intruders also drove the machine through the wall of the store, breaking a gas line.

“They almost blew up themselves and my building!” exclaimed Casale.

Water pipes were smashed, electrical wires severed and merchandise crushed, including jewelry and a Swarovski crystal piece.

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“They were watching too many movies like the ‘Italian Job’ to think they could pull this off,” said Casale.