VALLEY STREAM, N.Y. – Nassau County Police have arrested two Brooklyn men in connection with an armed robbery that took place last month at Kay Jewelers in the Green Acres Mall, where suspects allegedly stole nearly $150,000 in jewelry.
According to detectives, the incident occurred around 8:02 p.m. on September 18, 2025, when Alonzo Simpson, 40, of East 93rd Street, and Jahquan Williams, 28, of Grafton Street, entered Kay Jewelers, located at 2034 Green Acres Road.
Police say the men approached a 25-year-old female employee and asked to see a necklace. When the employee opened the display case, one of the suspects allegedly pulled out a firearm, and both began removing several pieces of jewelry valued at approximately $148,000. The victim, fearing for her life, complied as the suspects fled the store on foot.
Following an investigation by the Major Case Squad, both Simpson and Williams were located and taken into custody without incident.
Simpson is charged with two counts of Robbery in the Second Degree, Robbery in the First Degree, and Grand Larceny in the Second Degree. He was arraigned on October 2, 2025, at First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead.
Williams faces the same charges – two counts of Robbery in the Second Degree, Robbery in the First Degree, and Grand Larceny in the Second Degree – and is scheduled for arraignment today, October 8, 2025, at First District Court in Hempstead.
Kay Jewelers Robbery
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Defendants | Alonzo Simpson and Jahquan Williams |
| Ages | Simpson, 40; Williams, 28 |
| Residences | East 93rd Street and Grafton Street, Brooklyn, NY |
| Date/Time of Incident | September 18, 2025 – 8:02 p.m. |
| Location | Kay Jewelers, 2034 Green Acres Road, Valley Stream |
| Value of Jewelry Stolen | Approximately $148,000 |
| Charges (Each) | Robbery 1st Degree, 2 counts Robbery 2nd Degree, Grand Larceny 2nd Degree |
| Arrest Outcome | Both defendants arrested without incident |
| Court Dates | Simpson – October 2, 2025; Williams – October 8, 2025 |
| Court Location | First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead, NY |
Q&A on Kay Jewelers Robbery
What is Robbery in the First Degree?
Under New York Penal Law §160.15, Robbery in the First Degree occurs when someone forcibly steals property and either displays a firearm, causes serious injury, or uses or threatens the use of a deadly weapon. It is a Class B violent felony, punishable by up to 25 years in prison.
What is Robbery in the Second Degree?
This charge applies when two or more individuals act together during a robbery, or when a victim sustains physical injury. It is a Class C violent felony, carrying a potential sentence of up to 15 years in prison.
What is Grand Larceny in the Second Degree?
Grand Larceny in the Second Degree involves the theft of property valued at $50,000 or more or obtained through extortion or threats. It is a Class C felony, which can result in a prison sentence of up to 15 years.
Where did the robbery occur?
The robbery happened inside Kay Jewelers, located in the Green Acres Mall shopping complex on Green Acres Road in Valley Stream.
What happens next for the suspects?
Simpson has already been arraigned, while Williams is scheduled to appear before a judge on October 8. Both cases will proceed through First District Court in Hempstead.
