‘Vicious’ group allegedly ambushing high-end NYC diners, violently robbing pricey jewelry

A Manhattan cop opened fire early Monday at suspected members of a high-end-robbery ring casing a Manhattan restaurant — who are possibly tied to last month’s shooting at Philippe Chow, police sources said. The crew tools around in Mercedes-Benzes and BMWs to pull off its heists, which cops believe include at least 12 robberies across Manhattan, Queens and The Bronx — netting more than $4 million in jewelry and watches just since August, sources said.-- More...