Hammer-wielding suspect sought in Phoenix thrift store jewelry robbery

The Brief

  • Police are seeking information regarding an armed robbery that occurred at a Phoenix business near 27th Avenue and Indian School Road.
  • A suspect used a hammer to smash a display case and steal a tray of jewelry from a thrift store while it was open for customers.
  • An employee attempted to block the suspects with a shopping cart, but the primary suspect swung the hammer before the duo fled the scene.

PHOENIX The armed robbery, technically committed with a hammer, occurred on Oct. 20, 2025, around 6 p.m. The business, located in the area of 27th Ave and Indian School, was open for customers at the time of the incident.

Phoenix Police Detective Mike Fisher says an employee was showing jewelry to one of the suspects.

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