Newport Beach front law enforcement are investigating a smash-and-get theft that occurred at a jewelry shop around Trend Island Monday afternoon.
Four people today sporting hoodies and gloves entered the retail outlet, JB Diamonds & Fine Jewelry, on 369 San Miguel Drive close to the common mall all-around 3 p.m.
The group, carrying hammers, began breaking the glass displays and taking jewelry cases, Newport Seashore law enforcement advised KTLA.
The robbers then fled the scene in a automobile.
It’s unclear how many folks ended up inside the store for the duration of the theft. No injuries were documented through the incident.
No descriptions of the robbers or the getaway motor vehicle were out there.
Aerial online video from Sky5 showed officers outside the house the jewelry shop, which was blocked off with law enforcement tape Monday afternoon.
JB Diamonds is a relatives-owned enterprise, fine jewellery maker and wholesaler. Its web site lists jewellery objects ranging in selling price from hundreds of pounds to tens of hundreds.
