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Robbers Take $500,000 in Jewelry From Store in California

A group of seven or eight people with guns and sledgehammers forced their way into the store

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6 months ago

July 19, 2024

VMSD Staff

A group of armed robbers stole about $500,000 in jewelry from a store in Berkeley, CA.

The crime happened Saturday afternoon at Bombay Jewelry Co., CBS News reports.

The suspects — a group of seven or eight people with guns and sledgehammers — forced their way into the store, according to police.

They allegedly threatened employees and clients.

The crime is under investigation by the Berkeley Police Department.

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