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Jewelry store owner fires gun, foils brazen heist
8 Oct
Summary
- Masked suspects rammed a truck through a jewelry store.
- The store owner fired a gun, scaring the robbers away.
- Suspects fled in a black BMW and a silver sedan.
In a daring midday heist attempt on Tuesday, masked individuals rammed a white Toyota Tacoma through the front of Medina Jewelers in Lynwood. Surveillance footage captured three vehicles circling the lot before the truck breached the storefront.
As several masked suspects rushed inside, one appearing to carry an axe, the store owner brandished a firearm and discharged shots. This defensive action prompted the would-be thieves to abandon their plan and flee the scene without any merchandise.
Authorities confirmed no injuries were sustained during the incident. The suspects escaped in a black BMW, which reportedly struck a parked vehicle, and a silver sedan. The specific model of the silver sedan was not immediately clear.
Lynwood police are investigating and appealing to the public for any information regarding the suspects or the vehicles involved. They have released surveillance footage and asked tipsters to reference case No. 2026-37986.
