Crime & Safety
Thieves Ransack Newark Jewelry Store
At least a dozen suspects were involved in the organized retail crime.
NEWARK, CA — Police in Newark are investigating after several suspects ransacked a jewelry store on Wednesday afternoon.
The robbery was reported shortly before 1 p.m. at Bhindi Jewelers, 5944 Newpark Mall Road.
Several suspect vehicles were involved and at least a dozen suspects smashed glass display cases, making off with a "substantial amount" of jewelry within a few minutes, police said. The value of the stolen items isn't yet known.
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No one was injured during the heist. Police haven't released a description of the suspects or vehicles involved.
Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to contact Newark police Detective Blair Slavazza at (510) 578-4966 or Blair.Slavazza@newark.org. Information can also be left anonymously on the "Anonymous Tip" hotline at (510) 578-4929.
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