The Walnut Creek Police Department is investigating a robbery of a jewelry store that occurred on the 1300 block of N. Main St. at approximately 4:50 PM on Thursday.
According to police, four suspects ran inside of the business and used sledgehammers to break the display cases and steal purses and jewelry from the store. The suspects then fled in a silver sedan headed south on N. Main St.
An employee sustained minor injuries from the broken glass and was treated at the scene.
Officers arrived within two minutes of the call.
Witnesses described the suspects as males wearing sweatshirts, gloves, and wearing face coverings. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Walnut Creek Police Department at 925-943-5844 or call the anonymous tip line at 925-943-5865.
Editors Note
The estimated total loss or damages was not provided.
The folks at News 24-680 reported this when it occurred stating, The thieves, carrying their trademark heavy hammers, arrived in a silver Toyota Camry-type vehicle at approximately 4:45pm and entered the store as employees sought cover, targeting glass cases with high-end goods. One woman was treated for injuries to her arm from broken glass – it was not immediately known if she was a customer or employee.
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