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Two men are in custody following a jewelry store robbery in Guntersville, Alabama, and a subsequent standoff in Birmingham. The suspects are also linked to the kidnapping of two women from Brighton. The men were found hiding in an apartment complex after a multi-hour standoff and are facing robbery charges. The kidnapped women were later found unharmed, and the suspects are expected to face additional charges in Jefferson County.
A woman attempting to rob a jewelry store in Alabama was shot by the store owner after she unleashed bear spray on the employees. The owner, Jeff Dennis, said he drew his weapon when he noticed the woman blocking the door and wearing a face covering. After being sprayed, Dennis fired at the robber, hitting her in the shoulder. The woman dropped her purse and fled, but was later apprehended by police. The store remains closed for cleaning, and the employees are receiving medical treatment and counseling. Dennis expressed regret over the incident but stated that he would do the same thing again to protect his store and employees.
A group of five suspects wearing hooded sweatshirts smashed jewelry showcases in a Manhattan Beach jewelry store in a broad daylight robbery. In response, an employee fired a gun inside the shop to scare the suspects off. One suspect has been arrested, while the others remain at large. The store had previously been robbed in 2014. Authorities have released surveillance footage and are seeking the public's help in identifying the remaining suspects.
A group of suspects crashed a car into a La Verne jewelry store, shattering the front glass windows, and proceeded to steal approximately $300,000 worth of merchandise. The robbers used a chair to attack the store's owner, who sustained injuries but is expected to recover. Police suspect a connection between this incident and a similar smash-and-grab robbery that occurred nearby a few days earlier. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the La Verne Police Department.