Turlock, CA– The Turlock Police Department is seeking information on the suspects who conducted a takeover-style robbery of a pawn shop on Dec. 28.
No injuries were reported from the incident, though employees and customers were held at gunpoint for approximately two minutes and 30 seconds during the ordeal.
The robbery happened on Dec. 28 at Mid Valley Pawn at 270 W. Main St. Around 10:40 a.m. four men wearing masks came into the store. Almost immediately two of the suspects pulled out guns and ordered everyone on the floor and to hand over their cell phones.
The two other suspects started smashing cases and stealing the jewelry.
The armed suspects kept anyone from pushing the store’s panic button.
All four suspects fled the store in a black Honda Accord coupe, possibly a 2008 to 2010 model. The license plate was obscured. The vehicle fled the area southbound on Lander Avenue.
There was a fifth suspect who waited in the car and drove, according to the police department.
The four men were all described as having dark complexions. The masks covered the nose and mouth of each.
The group got away with several thousands of dollars in merchandise.
The suspects are considered armed and dangerous. If located, contact your local law enforcement agency, and do not approach.
“The Turlock Police Department is currently working with our law enforcement partners and utilizing all available technology resources for this investigation,” said “Turlock Police Sgt. Paul Inderbitzen.
If you have any information regarding this incident or information on the suspects or vehicle, please contact the Jewelers’ Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328.
Article provided by Sabra Stafford of the Turlock Journal.