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Miami Beach, FL - A shocking incident unfolded at a popular Miami Beach steakhouse when a trio of masked men entered the restaurant and robbed several diners at knifepoint.
Police are searching for the suspects involved in the robbery at The Grill House, a well-known kosher steakhouse situated at the intersection of 41st Street and Alton Road.
Surveillance footage captured the perpetrators outside the restaurant before they entered the establishment and approached three diners, brandishing knives and threatening them before making off with their belongings.
Sources have disclosed to Local 10 News that the culprits successfully escaped with a backpack.
Jesse Elkouby, an employee at the Grill House, told Local 10 News, "This is a very Jewish community, and people come here and love the food."
Miami Beach police initiated an investigation and were actively pursuing leads on Wednesday.
Authorities are exploring the possibility that the robbers may have followed the diners into the restaurant.
Anyone with information related to the robbery is urged to contact Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477.