Brea, CA– A group of people carried out a smash-and-grab robbery on Tuesday morning, Jan. 13, at a jewelry store in the Brea Mall that has been hit repeatedly, authorities said.
Police officers responded around 11:30 a.m. to Kevin Jewelers after reports that five to eight robbers dressed in all black and wearing masks used hammers to smash display cases and steal jewelry and watches, according to Brea Police Department spokesman Lt. Chris Haddad.
The group fled the mall in two vehicles, police said. No injuries were reported.
The value of the stolen merchandise was estimated to be in the thousands of dollars, Haddad said, though a $100,000 figure has not been verified.
The same Kevin Jewelers location was previously targeted in smash-and-grab robberies in April and September of 2022, police said. Haddad noted that the mall’s proximity to the freeway allows for quick access in and out of the area.
No further details were available and the investigation remains ongoing. Article provided by the Orange County register. Click HERE to view.
If you have any information regarding this incident or information on these criminals, please contact the Jewelers’ Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328.