The thief smashed through the jeweler's front door, setting off the burglary alarm.
Photo courtesy of Ricco DeCola
DeCola said the thief made off with between $5,000 and $6,000 worth of merchandise.
Photo courtesy of Ricco DeCola
Ricco DeCola, the store's co-owner, said the thief made off with merchandise worth $5,000 to $6,000.
"They were all in mahogany solid wood boxes so they got all of that too," he said.
DeCola said the watches were part of the signature DeCola series, designed by the Gold Crown chain and manufactured exclusively for DeCola's store by a Swiss company.
"They're pretty unique so I think if anybody out here tries to sell them, they're going to be found out," he said.
Between the front door and the glass case, DeCola estimated the thief caused several hundred dollars in damages, but less than $1,000.
Luckily, the jeweler's most valuable items were locked away safely.
"Everything pretty valuable is in our safe, so there's nothing (for a thief) to do but make a mess," he said.
The Ann Arbor Police Department is investigating the incident. There are no suspects.
DeCola said the watches that were stolen were part of a signature series exclusive to Gold Crown Jewelers.
Photos courtesy of Ricco DeCola
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