- Surveillance shows thieves driving an SUV through Classic Jewelers' front doors in Anaheim Hills during a daytime robbery, causing about $1 million in losses.
- Video captured masked suspects quickly smashing display cases and ransacking the shop after the vehicle breached the storefront.
- After the burglary suspects abandoned the SUV, fled in two Dodge Chargers, and an employee attempted to photograph their license plates.
- Police said the suspects were involved in two crashes during the escape and eight people, including a minor, were taken into custody.
ANAHEIM HILLS, CALIFORNIA — Surveillance video captured the moment thieves drove an SUV through the front doors of a jewelry store in Anaheim Hills during a brazen daytime robbery that the owner estimated caused about $1 million in losses. The suspects later abandoned the vehicle and fled, and police said eight people were taken into custody.
SUV Rammed Through Storefront
The incident happened Friday at Classic Jewelers. Video from inside the store showed multiple masked suspects moving quickly through the shop and smashing display cases after the SUV entered through the front.
Owner Ramzy Tabello said the group ransacked the business in seconds.
Getaway and Crashes Followed
After the burglary, the suspects left the SUV behind and escaped in two Dodge Chargers. An employee ran outside and attempted to photograph the license plates as the vehicles pulled away.
Police said the suspects were later involved in two separate crashes during the escape.
Eight Suspects Taken Into Custody
Authorities reported that eight suspects, including a minor, were taken into custody following the incidents. No additional details on charges were included in the information provided.
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