2 Teens, 5 Adults Convicted Of South Bay Jewelry Store Robbery

MANHATTAN BEACH, CA — Seven suspects, including two minors, were convicted of robbing a fine jewelry store in Manhattan Beach, police announced Wednesday.

The robbery occurred on March 22, 2023 at Pashas Fine Jewelry at 217 Manhattan Beach Blvd. That day, the robbery crew smashed display cases with hammers, grabbed jewelry and fled the store in awaiting vehicles.

According to MBPD, the suspects appeared to be armed with handguns, but no shots were fired at the store.

Less than two hours after the robbery, officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a car that they believed was involved in the getaway. Officers said the driver refused to stop, so MBPD gave chase after the car and eventually apprehended five adults.

Additionally, another separate traffic stop led to the arrests of two 17-year-olds, MBPD said. Jewelry and other items believed to be taken from Pasha's were found in both of the vehicles according to authorities.

The five adults accepted plea deals and pleaded guilty on Friday, Manhattan Beach police said. Under the bargain, the men will serve time ranging from 3 to 16 years in state prison and will receive a strike for their part in the robbery.

The adults were identified as:

• Twuan Walker, 20, of Lancaster
• Alan Daniels, 25, of Los Angeles
• Eworth Sutherland, 24, of Los Angeles
• Johndean Blocker, 24, of Los Angeles
• Jamil Edwards, 25, of Los Angeles

The two teenagers had their cases previously adjudicated through the Juvenile Court System, MBPD said.