Two Men Accused of Being Part of Jewelry Heist Ring Plead Guilty

Two men pleaded guilty in a New York federal court to charges of committing daytime robberies of high-end jewelry stores.

Sean Robinson and Kendal Thompson, both of Brooklyn, N.Y. pleaded guilty to Hobbs Act robbery conspiracy, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, according ot the United States Attorney Southern District of New York Office.

Among the stores robbed are: Cartier, in Manhattan; Travers Jewelers, in Manhattan; Golden Nugget Jewelry, in Manhattan; New York; the Borgata Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey; Schwarzschild’s Jewelers in Richmond, Virginia; Martin Jewelers in Cranford, New Jersey; Henry Reid and Sons Jewelers in New Canaan, Connecticut, and Litan Jewelers in Brooklyn, New York.

The crew committed robberies between about July 1, 2013 and Jan. 30, 2014. More than $1 million in high-end watches were stolen.

Two other members of the ring have been sentenced. In total eight have pleaded guilty and defendants Jamal Dehoyos and Courtney Hardin remain on the lam and are to be considered armed and dangerous, according to the FBI.