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Seven California men charged in 'largest jewellery heist' in US history

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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