3 Charged in $300,000 High-End Smash-And-Grab Thefts

The men, part of an organized ring, sold stolen items on Instagram Stories, said Attorney General Rob Bonta, who has made retail theft a priority.

A jewelry store left shattered Aug. 30, 2023, after a group of robbers stole over $500,000 worth of jewelry during a rapid smash-and-grab heist in Pasadena, Calif. Christina Corona/NTD

Three men have been charged for allegedly participating in an organized robbery scheme where they stole over $300,000 worth of designer goods from high-end stores throughout California in smash-and-grab thefts, state Attorney General Rob Bonta said in a press conference on March 19.

The men allegedly carried out the thefts by running into the stores, grabbing expensive items and then running out, Mr. Bonta said.