A mob of masked thieves stormed a jewelry store in San Ramon, California, on Monday, stealing about $1 million worth of merchandise.
The brazen daylight heist involved as many as 30 suspects armed with crowbars and pickaxes.
Smash-and-Grab
Surveillance footage showed the thieves rushing into Heller Jewelers.
They smashed display cases with heavy tools.
The mob quickly grabbed whatever jewelry they could find.
A San Ramon police lieutenant said the gang “took over the store.”
Over two dozen masked robbers steal an estimated $1 million worth of jewelry from Heller Jewelers in San Ramon, California.
The robbers accidentally locked themselves in the store and ended up firing multiple rounds at the glass door to escape.
The thugs arrived in six vehicles… pic.twitter.com/pkFYosGBXM
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) September 25, 2025
Shoppers nearby were stunned by the sudden violence.
Locked In
The store’s upgraded security system automatically locked the door.
The thieves found themselves trapped inside after the break-in.
They fired several shots into the glass to escape.
The gunfire shattered the door, allowing the mob to flee.
Police later recovered bullet casings at the scene.
Planned Attack
Investigators said the raid was carefully coordinated.
Six separate vehicles were used to bring the thieves.
They parked just 100 feet from the entrance in the valet area.
Police believe the attack was planned days in advance.
Similar crimes in the Bay Area may be linked to the suspects.
Drone Evidence
A police drone captured video of the getaway.
The device was purchased through a state retail theft grant.
Footage showed suspects entering and exiting their cars.
The drone tracked multiple vehicles fleeing the scene.
Police said the footage is now crucial evidence.
Arrests Made
Seven suspects have been arrested so far.
One juvenile was taken into custody among the group.
Raids were carried out in Oakland and Dublin.
The suspects range in age from 17 to 31.
Two firearms and stolen jewelry have been recovered.
Back To School shopping!
Idiots. Get a job like the rest of us schmucks.
Why, why, why do news reports like this insist on terms like, “25 men” and “youths” and “teens?” They know very well the word they are avoiding, and anyone who sees the headline knows immediately what that word is. I never look at the pictures anymore; I already know what I’ll see. It’s not all of them, but it’s always them.™
Fatigued. So very tired and fatigued. And so disgusted with the fearful pantywaists that we elect to protect us.