Masked thieves stole $500,000 in merchandise from a jewel store in Pasadena, California, after they pepper sprayed the store owner.
Courtesy Brea Police Dept.Masked thieves stole $500,000 in merchandise from a jewelery store in Pasadena, California, after they pepper sprayed the store owner and smashed the glass cases.
“Armed with pepper spray and wearing masks and gloves, the suspects smashed jewelry cases with hammers and escaped in a light-colored car,” reportedThe Pasadena Police Lieutenant Derek Locklin said that the thieves were able to get inside the establishment when the owner opened the door to escort a client outside. They immediately pepper-sprayed the owner and the other employee inside the store. Fortunately, nobody suffered serious injuries.
“As soon as I opened the door, I got pepper sprayed right in my eye, my throat, my mouth,” Babikian said. “I couldn’t see anything. Then I could hear was smashing and grabbing.”
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