Thieves made off with $40,000 worth of jewelry in a daylight robbery as one victim was preoccupied with a flat tire, police say. The Philadelphia Police Department has released images seeking the public's help to identify a group of suspects in connection with the robbery that occurred in the city's 6th District, on the 100 block of South 9th Street, on April 23 as reported by the Philadelphia Police Department.

According to the Philadelphia Police Department, at approximately 3:45 p.m., while the complainant was changing their tire, a male suspect quickly snatched a backpack from the car. Compounding the assault, it's alleged that another male suspect pressed a hard object into the victim's side to absolutely prevent any chance of pursuit. The crime was not a solo act; female accomplices were also seen accompanying the male suspects at the time of the incident.

The stolen backpack was reported to contain jewels estimated to have a value of about $40,000. Surveillance footage, now public, shows the suspects traveling in a light color Honda Odyssey, carrying a Pennsylvania registration plate LNV1183, as per the Philadelphia Police Department. However, the vehicle's plate is registered to another vehicle, suggesting another layer of criminal forethought.

Authorities are asking for anyone with information regarding the suspects or the vehicle to come forward. In an overt effort to ramp up community involvement, the Police Department’s Central Detective Division emphasizes that any tip could be critical to swiftly bring the perpetrators to justice. The police have made a point to ensure that details of the case, including the images of the suspects, are widely accessible to the public through their online blotter.