On Saturday, December 21, 2024, a jewelry store robbery occurred in downtown Los Angeles during the early morning hours.
Key Details:
- Location: 620 S Broadway, Los Angeles
- Initial 911 Call: 6:54 AM PST
- Police Response: Approximately 7:26 AM PST
Incident Timeline:
- At around 6:54 AM, a 911 call reported two individuals breaking into a jewelry store.
- Within 30 minutes, police arrived on the scene and cordoned off the surrounding area.
- Citizen app user footage captured police instructing suspects to “come out with your hands up.”
This incident appears to be part of a recent surge in jewelry store robberies plaguing Southern California.
Recent Jewelry Store Robbery Trends:
- Increase in “smash-and-grab” tactics using hammers or crowbars
- Multiple suspects working in organized groups
- Targeting stores during business hours or after closing
- Some criminals using tracking devices to follow jewelers and stage highway robberies
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) is actively combating these crimes, focusing on apprehending suspects and investigating potential links to organized crime networks. As this is an ongoing situation, additional information will be released as the investigation progresses.
Authorities urge anyone with information about the incident to contact the LAPD immediately.
