Deputies believe the men arrested, could be linked to more burglaries at jewelry stores and pawnshops in lee county. The sting went down Thursday at a truck stop off Exit 24 of I-75.
Surveillance video shows the thieves robbing the store.
While investigators rummaged, Pinellas County deputies alerted authorities in Lee County with a tip. Negotiations took place. Police say Willie Wilson was set to sell the jewels, but was surprised when the buyers turned out to be undercover Lee County deputies. Investigators are still piecing the puzzle together. Deputies believe the five men are responsible for several burglaries in jewelry stores and pawn shops throughout Southwest Florida.