Video shows woman being buzzed in just as accomplice flees store.
20 arrested over alleged fraud scheme that targeted seniors across the South.
2024 heist, in which staff were beaten, netted gang $4m; Heist allegedly ordered by TdA leadership.
"I was scared so much, but I had to do something,” says sales clerk at San Bernardino store.
Thief escapes with $100k in jewelry; owners suspect someone “who knows us”.
"Very brave of them. Maybe not the best idea," witness says of Good Samaritan’s attempt to foil armed robbery in Bay Area.
The nighttime burglary resulted in an estimated $500,000 in losses.
“What I built in five years, disappeared in five minutes. Like nothing — boom!” says distraught owner.
Store manager pistol-whipped, tied up on entering the store the following morning.
"I thought to grab him, but I said, it's not worth it because I have two kids, 6 and 7 years old.”
In Shreveport, thief returns stolen goods after a change of heart.
Surveillance footage shows a highly coordinated heist that lasted just minutes.
Social media has been implicated in the rise of violent jewelry store heists. But there may be lessons to be learned from the channels as well.
They smashed display cases and took 'numerous items,' according to police.
Among the items taken were jewelry, diamonds and Rolex watches.
'I have to start again, but what can I do?' the owner said.
They allegedly stole jewelry, diamonds and watches as customers and employees hid for safety.
He allegedly stole earrings from a Tiffany & Co. store in Orlando.
They stole jewelry, clothing and the family’s Cadillac SUV.
Police are still looking for the suspect.
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