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20 People Storm Jewelry Store in California Robbery

Five suspects were arrested.

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2 years ago

June 24, 2024

INSTORE Staff

Twenty people stormed a jewelry store in Sunnyvale, CA, and smashed jewelry cases using hammers and other tools.

The suspects fled the store in multiple vehicles following the June 12 incident, and after a police chase, five were arrested, according to a bulletin from the Jewelers’ Security Alliance.

Those arrested were charged with multiple crimes, including armed robbery.

The robbery occurred shortly before 1:30 p.m. at PNG Jewelers, NBC Bay Area reported.

The total value of the jewelry taken was yet unknown. Some of it was recovered.

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