Authorities are searching for a trio of armed thieves who were caught on camera smashing their way through a Lauderdale Lakes pawn shop in a chaotic robbery.
The robbery happened last Friday, March 10, at the Cash America Pawn at 2880 North State Road 7.
Broward Sheriff's Office officials said one of the robbers entered the store and pretended to be interested in buying jewelry.
Moments later, the other two suspects entered the store and the first suspect pulled out a gun and pointed it at employees, officials said.
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Surveillance footage showed all three masked suspects rushing behind the counter and forcing employees to open the cash register.
One of the suspects is then seen repeatedly smashing open a glass case and the suspects steal multiple items from inside.
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Officials said they fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash and jewelry in a blue four-door KIA with Florida tag QFPL03.
BSO officials said they're working with the FBI to find the three suspects.
A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest. Anyone with info is asked to call Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS.
