Four youths robbed a popular goldsmith shop in Lebuh Ampang here today, and escaped with jewellery worth about RM280,000.

The robbers wearing full-faced helmets and gloves struck the outlet at 2.42pm.

There were five workers at the counters during the incident.

The thieves escaped with jewellery worth about RM280,000 - Photo source RMP

Kuala Lumpur CID chief Datuk Zainuddin Ahmad said two of the robbers smashed the jewellery display showcase with a hammer and machete before escaping with two trays of jewellery.

The loot comprised mostly large and valuable rings.