BOCA RATON, Fla. — Boca Raton police said two people were robbed of nearly $250,000 worth of watches, cash and phones just after midnight early Saturday morning.
The robbery took place outside of a home on the 600 block of Northeast 29th Place.
The two victims told police they were returning from a casino and as they were getting out of their car, three armed men came out from behind the bushes. The robbers pointed guns at the victims and forcibly took watches, cash, phones and a purse.
Two of the thieves broke into the victim's car and stole a gun from the center console. The suspects tried to steal the vehicle but ended up fleeing the scene westbound and got into an unknown vehicle.
Police said the victims' cellphones were found in the middle of the road, but they were badly damaged.
The suspects are described as black males, in their 20s, last seen wearing dark clothing.
Investigators are asking residents who live in the area to check their exterior home cameras to see if have any video of the suspects. Anyone with information or video footage is asked to call Detective Alfredo Lima at (561)-620-6246.
