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Search Underway After Influencer ‘The Watch King’ Robbed of $559K in Queens Ambush

Securing round-the-clock protection, Haimoff says he will rebuild his business and content presence

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Overview

  • On July 24, Moshe Haimoff was approached outside his Queens home, struck with a stun gun and robbed by two masked men who made off with over $559,000 in jewelry captured on surveillance footage.
  • The suspects fled in a silver Mercedes-Benz SUV driven by a third accomplice, prompting the NYPD to release images of the robbers and their getaway vehicle.
  • No arrests have been made as of late July, and investigators are urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.
  • Haimoff sustained only minor injuries and believes his high profile and routine made him a deliberate target.
  • After the attack, he hired 24/7 security and pledged to continue showcasing luxury watches on social media and at his Diamond District shop.