Woodbridge NJ Jewelry Store Robbed of $1M in Gold

The robbery occurred at 9Lakha Jewelers, a store specializing in gold and diamond jewelry, according to Woodbridge police. The suspects, wearing masks, entered the store and smashed display cases before grabbing the gold and fleeing. The entire incident lasted less than a minute.

Police responded to the scene after receiving a call about the robbery. No injuries were reported among staff or customers. The store's owner, who declined to be named, estimated the stolen gold's value at $1 million.

Authorities are reviewing surveillance footage and collecting evidence from the scene. They have not released a description of the suspects or the vehicle used in the getaway. The investigation is ongoing, and police are asking anyone with information to contact the Woodbridge Police Department.

The heist is one of the largest jewelry store robberies in the area in recent years. Local business owners have expressed concern about the brazen nature of the crime, which occurred during regular business hours.