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$100K Worth of Jewelry Stolen in Violent Kidnapping and Robbery in Southern California

An announcement was made on Thursday by the authorities that two males are wanted in connection with a violent robbery that occurred in Los Angeles County. The victim was held at gunpoint throughout the heist, and tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of jewelry was taken.

on a press release issued by detectives with the Downey Police Department, it was said that the horrific event took place on January 11 at approximately 10:15 a.m. on the 7600 block of Firestone Boulevard in Downey.

According to the police, the two suspects went into Gold Dream Fine Jewelry and asked to see some merchandise. However, while the sales associate was attending to them, one of the suspects tackled and gagged the sales associate, brandished a firearm, and forced them into a backstock room. Meanwhile, the other suspect ransacked the store.

One of the suspects may be seen in photographs that have been made public by the authorities holding a revolver to the victim’s head while the victim is lying on the ground with their hands raised.

Gold, jewelry, and watches with a combined value of more than one hundred thousand dollars were allegedly able to escape from the authorities.

There is a possibility that the two suspects are of Central or South American heritage, and they should be considered armed and dangerous, according to the experts.

Suspect number one is described as a Hispanic male anywhere between the ages of 25 and 35, standing between 5 feet 6 inches and 6 feet tall, weighing somewhere between 160 and 180 pounds, and having brown eyes and black hair.

His attire consisted of a red Champion crewneck sweatshirt, dark pants, a black cap, and black Nike sneakers. He was dressed comfortably.

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According to the description, the second suspect is a Hispanic male who is between the ages of 25 and 35, has brown eyes and black hair, stands between 5 feet 6 inches and 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighs between 160 and 180 pounds, and has a height that ranges from either 5 feet 6 inches to 5 feet 10 inches.

He donned a black Nike hoodie, black sports pants, a black Nike cap, and white and orange sneakers. These were the items of clothes that he wore.

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Please get in touch with Detective Chaidez of the Downey Police Department at the following number: 562-904-2391 or by sending an email to bchaidez@downeyca.org if you have any information regarding this investigation or if you feel that you may know the individuals that are being investigated.

Individuals who wish to remain anonymous have the choice of either calling the Los Angeles Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-222-8477 or leaving tips online at www.lacrimestoppers.org. Both of these options are convenient.

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