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A masked mob using pickaxes and firearms robbed a jewelry store in San Ramon, California, stealing valuables before fleeing. Police tracked and arrested several suspects, and the store plans to reopen soon.
Heather Denise Wright, a woman who was shot during a robbery at a jewelry store in Gardendale, Alabama, has been charged with three counts of first-degree robbery and three counts of criminal use of defense spray. The incident occurred when Wright entered the store wearing a face covering and carrying a purse. She sprayed bear spray at the employees, prompting the store owner to draw his weapon and shoot her in the shoulder. Wright fled but was later apprehended and taken to the hospital for treatment. The store has since reopened, and the owner expressed relief that no one was seriously injured.
A woman attempted to rob a jewelry store in Alabama, but before doing so, she shouted, "Happy holidays, I don't want to hurt y'all," and then sprayed bear spray at the employees. The store owner, who had already drawn his weapon, shot the robber in the shoulder. The suspect was later arrested and charged with robbery and criminal use of defense spray. The store owner expressed relief that no one was seriously injured and hopes the incident serves as a deterrent to future criminals.
A police chase in Mountain Brook, Alabama, ended with a stolen pickup truck crashing into the Brombergs jewelry store. The driver, who had two felony warrants, fled into the store but was apprehended 25 minutes later. Thankfully, no one was injured, although significant property damage occurred. The store remains open for business.
The owners of Bernie Robbins Jewelers, a luxury jewelry store chain with locations in Philadelphia and New Jersey, have decided to retire and pass on their 60-year-old family business to loyal employees instead of selling it. Harvey and Maddy Rovinsky, the owners, believe that the current employees, who have been with the company for decades, are the best candidates to continue the legacy of the business. The transition is expected to take place in the first quarter of 2024, and Harvey Rovinsky will continue as CEO. The exact number of employees who will receive ownership has not been disclosed.
The owners of Bernie Robbins Jewelers, a luxury jewelry store chain with locations in Philadelphia and New Jersey, have decided to retire and pass on their 60-year-old family business to loyal employees instead of selling it. Harvey and Maddy Rovinsky, the owners, believe that the current employees, many of whom have been with the company for decades, are the best candidates to continue the legacy of the business. The transition is expected to take place in the first quarter of 2024, with Harvey Rovinsky continuing as CEO. The owners are grateful to their loyal clients and are offering a retirement sale with discounted prices on their inventory before the transition.
Austin Police are searching for a Hispanic male suspect, aged 16-17, in connection with a theft at a jewelry store in north Austin. The suspect asked about a gold chain, and when the store employee removed it from the case, he grabbed it and fled. The suspect is described as 5'5" or 5'6" with a thin build, weighing approximately 130 lbs, and was last seen wearing a white T-shirt and black basketball shorts. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program, with a potential reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest.
A family-owned jewelry store in El Monte, California, fought off a would-be smash-and-grab robber wearing a Donald Trump mask. The suspect used bear spray on the family and attempted to steal jewelry, but the owners fought back, hitting the suspect with a stick and wrestling him to the ground. Eventually, the suspect fled empty-handed. The family stated that they worked too hard to let a thief ruin their livelihood. This incident comes amid an ongoing crisis of smash-and-grab robberies in Southern California, with another jewelry store owner in Pasadena recently losing $500,000 worth of jewelry in a similar incident.
Dramatic surveillance video captured a scuffle between jewelry store owners and a would-be smash-and-grab robber in El Monte. The suspect entered the store armed with pepper spray and a hammer, but the owners and workers fought back, punching and kicking the suspect. The incident was witnessed by nearby store owners and workers, and police are reviewing the footage to identify the suspect.
In El Monte, Southern California, a man attempted to rob Meza's Jewelry by bear spraying employees and customers before smashing display cases. However, the employees fought back, engaging in a struggle with the suspect and chasing him down the street. The suspect fled the scene in a gray Dodge Charger, causing significant damage to the store but not taking any merchandise. This incident is part of a series of burglaries targeting retailers in the Southland, with a recent case in Pasadena involving thieves stealing over $500,000 worth of jewelry.
Employees at a jewelry store in El Monte, California, fought back against a suspected thief armed with a hammer and pepper spray. Video footage shows the employees punching and using a stick to hit the suspect before he escapes. Several workers were treated for minor injuries, and the suspect remains at large while police investigate the incident.
Robbers wearing ski masks pepper-sprayed a Pasadena jewelry store owner and stole an estimated $500,000 worth of jewelry in a matter of seconds. The owner was helping a customer when the attack occurred, and witnesses reported seeing at least five bandits. The robbery took place at Jewels on Lake store, and police are reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses as part of their investigation.
A fire broke out at the iconic Tiffany & Co jewelry store in New York City, prompting an all-hands alert from the FDNY. The blaze, which started in a utility vault, has been extinguished, and the store is expected to reopen later after inspection. Two people were transported to the hospital. The building, featured in the film Breakfast at Tiffany's, recently underwent renovations and showcases the store's jewelry on its new main floor.
Three armed men used sledgehammers and hatchets to break into a luxury jewelry store in an upscale mall in Mexico City, stealing merchandise before fleeing. The robbery was captured on video by bystanders, and one suspect has been detained by police. The incident has raised concerns about security in the area.
Three masked individuals burglarized a jewelry store in Concord, California, smashing several cases with hammers and stealing several jewelry items. The suspects, described as three African-American males in dark clothing, left before police arrived. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Concord Police Department.