Los Angeles, CA - On January 14, 2022, at approximately 5:35 p.m., five masked subjects entered a jewelry store in a mall and then proceeded to use bear spray or pepper spray to incapacitate the store's employees.
San Jose, CA - On January 3, 2022, at approximately 3:30 p.m., between 8 to 10 subjects rushed into a jewelry store. They demanded everyone to get on the ground, and then they breached display cases with hammers.
San Mateo, CA - December 23, 2021 - San Mateo District Attorney Stephen Wagstaffe recently gave an interview in which he addressed the surge in smash and grab robberies in California. Click within to hear how the smash and grabs groups are operating.
Jackson, MS - On December 16, 2021, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Mississippi issued a press release announcing Joshua Garcia, 42, has pleaded guilty to a triple homicide at a pawnshop.
Medford, MA - Overnight between December 11 and 12, 2021, several subjects committed burglaries at multiple jewelry stores.
National City, CA - On December 14, 2021, at approximately 2:15 p.m., two male subjects wearing ski masks and hoodies smashed a display case at a jewelry kiosk inside a mall. The subjects stole approximately $250,000 worth of jewelry. The robbery was initially reported as an active shooter situation. Click within to learn what happened next.
Chicago, IL - On December 11, 2021, around noon, two men entered a Rolls Royce, Bentley, and Lamborghini car dealership. One of the subjects used a hammer to smash a display case that contained luxury watches. Click within to see the footage.
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA - On December 7, 2021, at approximately 5:17 p.m., four subjects parked a car outside of a jewelry store. Three subjects then ran into the store with hammers. Click within to learn what happened next.
Sacramento, CA - On December 3, 2021, in the afternoon, two subjects entered a jewelry store and brandished guns. They then proceeded to steal $300,000 worth of jewelry. Click within to see footage of the crime.
Rancho Dominguez, CA - December 3, 2021 - In the past several weeks, there have been numerous smash and grab robberies in California. Suspects have committed robberies at various types of retail establishments, including jewelry stores. Click within to view news clips about these robberies.
