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Thieves Ram SUV into California Jewelry Store, Stealing $1 Million in Loot

Published January 27, 2026, 19:06
Thieves Ram SUV into California Jewelry Store, Stealing $1 Million in Loot

Thieves rammed an SUV into a jewelry store in Anaheim Hills, California, causing significant damage to the store's entrance. The daylight robbery resulted in $1 million worth of jewelry being stolen. The store owner, Ramzi Tabello, described the incident as the most terrifying moment of his life, stating that the thieves destroyed everything within seconds and even stole a gun from the store. After the robbery, the perpetrators fled in two Dodge Charger vehicles, while a store employee managed to photograph their license plates. Two separate pursuits followed, resulting in serious traffic accidents. Police recovered some of the stolen loot from the damaged vehicles. A total of eight suspects, including a minor, have been arrested. Police estimate that up to ten people were involved in the robbery. Investigations are ongoing to determine if the suspects are connected to similar attacks that have occurred recently in California. The incident has shocked the local community, and the security camera footage has gone viral on social media. Authorities are examining all possible connections to other robberies and attempting to uncover the full network of perpetrators.