EL MONTE, Calif.—Nothing was taken during an attempted smash-and-grab robbery at a jewelry store in Los Angeles County, where a heavy-set assailant sprayed bear repellant at employees and shattered display cases in an attempt to take merchandise, authorities said Sept. 3.
The incident occurred at about 2:20 p.m. Saturday at Meza’s Jewelry at 10900 Main St., according to a watch commander at El Monte Police Department, who confirmed that no merchandise was taken from the business.