Masked robbers commit armed robbery at San Ramon jewelry store

"Twenty masked individuals committed an armed robbery at a jewelry store in San Ramon on Monday. Shots were fired by the robbers, but no one was injured. San Ramon Police say they responded to this "take-over style" armed robbery - "where 20 masked individuals entered the store and began smashing display cases taking numerous items" - at Heller Jewelers, 6000 Bollinger Canyon Road, at 1:50 p.m. on Monday."

"Several of the suspects were reportedly armed with handguns - with one of suspects firing off rounds near the entrance to the store. The suspects fled the scene in multiple vehicles. San Ramon Police initially pursued but then gave up the chase due to "the inherent danger to the public and because air support was overhead and available to continue tracking the suspect vehicle," according to a news release."

Twenty masked individuals committed an armed robbery at Heller Jewelers on Bollinger Canyon Road in San Ramon at 1:50 p.m. Shots were fired by the robbers, but no one was injured. San Ramon Police characterize the incident as a "take-over style" armed robbery, where suspects smashed display cases and took numerous items. Several suspects were reportedly armed with handguns, and one suspect fired rounds near the store entrance. The suspects fled in multiple vehicles. Police initially pursued but discontinued the chase due to public safety concerns and availability of air support, which tracked suspects into Contra Costa and Alameda counties; several suspects were detained in Oakland and Dublin. Witnesses are asked to contact Detective Corporal Kevin Tjahjadi at [phone].

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