Jewelry store smash-and-grab robbery shocks shoppers at Pleasanton mall
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Jewelry store smash-and-grab robbery shocks shoppers at Pleasanton mall
"Thieves smashed glass display cases and ransacked a jewelry store inside an East Bay mall, prompting nearby workers and shoppers to run for safety. Cellphone video shows suspects using hammers to break into Zales Jewelers at Stoneridge Shopping Center."
"Scott Guginsky of the Jewelers' Security Alliance stated that rising precious metal prices have made jewelry stores more attractive targets. Gold prices peaked at $5,200 an ounce, making stores that carry high-value gold more vulnerable to theft."
Thieves broke into Zales Jewelers at Stoneridge Shopping Center using hammers, prompting chaos among nearby workers and shoppers. Employees reported hearing glass shattering, which sounded like gunshots. Although no injuries were reported, the incident left many feeling scared and surprised. Police have not confirmed any arrests. Rising prices of precious metals have made jewelry stores more appealing targets for theft, according to a security expert, highlighting the ongoing issue of smash-and-grab robberies.
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Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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