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Jewelry Thieves Crash Car Into California Store

An employee ‘was assaulted during the robbery and sustained non-life threatening injuries.’

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1 year ago

July 2, 2023

INSTORE Staff

Police say a group of men crashed a car into a jewelry store in La Verne, CA, and stole merchandise.

At least four male suspect entered Rodeo Jewelers shortly after noon on Saturday, City News Service reports. After crashing through, they began breaking display cases and taking jewelry, according to police.

A store worker “was assaulted during the robbery and sustained non-life threatening injuries,” said Sgt. Martin Weinreb of the La Verne Police Department.

The thieves reportedly left in a second vehicle that was waiting.

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