"Between 20 and 25 masked suspects stormed into Heller Jewelers in San Ramon on Monday around 1:50 p.m. and began smashing display cases, according to the San Ramon Police Department. Surveillance footage obtained by ABC News showed suspects using crowbars to break glass and pilfer an estimated $1 million in loot, while others entered the store with handguns. Before the suspects could exit, however, the shop's security measures activated and the store's door closed, momentarily trapping the mob."
"San Ramon police initially chased some of the suspected vehicles but stopped the pursuit "due to the inherent danger to the public." Police helicopters and drones, however, continued tracking a car that went through Contra Costa County and into Alameda County. Seven unidentified suspects have been arrested in two locations in Oakland and Dublin. They range in age from 17 to 31, according to San Ramon police, which did not immediately respond to requests for comment."
Heller Jewelers in San Ramon has been targeted in two robberies since 2023, most recently when 20 to 25 masked suspects stormed the store around 1:50 p.m., smashing display cases and stealing an estimated $1 million in merchandise while some carried handguns. Security measures locked the store door, momentarily trapping the group and requiring a guard to reopen it. At least one suspect fired on the security door before the robbers broke through and fled to vehicles in the mall valet area. Police briefly pursued but halted the chase for public safety; helicopters and drones tracked a vehicle across county lines. Seven suspects, ages 17 to 31, were arrested in Oakland and Dublin. The store remained closed temporarily and planned to reopen Saturday.
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