Seven California men charged in 'largest jewellery heist' in US history
Summary
Seven men from California have been charged with stealing around $100 million worth of jewelry in what is described as the largest jewelry heist in U.S. history. The theft took place when they allegedly broke into a jewelry transport truck parked at a rest stop in Lebec, California, after following it from a jewelry show.Key Facts
- Seven men were charged for the theft of jewelry valued at $100 million.
- The stolen items included gold, gems, and luxury watches.
- The heist happened at a rest stop in Lebec, California.
- The suspects reportedly tracked a jewelry transport truck from a show near San Francisco.
- They stole 24 out of 73 bags of jewelry while one driver was asleep and the other was eating.
- The truck was heading to another jewelry show in Pasadena.
- The robbers reportedly did not use weapons; they allegedly removed the truck's padlock.
- Some stolen jewelry was found when authorities executed search warrants in June.
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