A sophisticated jewelry heist in Toms River is under investigation.

At approximately 10:10 AM yesterday, Toms River Police officers were dispatched to Venzio Jewelers in the Ocean County Mall regarding a burglary and theft.

Business representatives reported, that some time between 8:00 PM Wednesday and 10:00 AM Thursday, unknown suspect(s) entered their store which is located inside the Ocean County Mall.

Entry was made into the rear office area by cutting a hole in the wall of an adjacent empty store.

The suspect(s) cut the phone and alarm cables and apparently used a torch to enter a large safe and remove approximately $1 million dollars’ worth of jewelry.

The scene was processed by the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department C.S.I. Division.

Anyone with information regarding this crime is asked to contact Detective Michael MacDonald at 732-349-0150 X1366 or Detective Jennifer Grob at 732-349-0150 X1319.