From NY Post: A ruthless “robbery crew” in Northern California turned a high-end Fremont jewelry store into a smash-and-grab wasteland, escaping with a staggering $1.7 million in merchandise in just over a minute.
Shocking surveillance footage released recently by the U.S. Department of Justice shows the precision of the heist, which occurred on June 18, 2025 at Kumar Jewelers in Fremont. Described by authorities as a “mob-style takeover,” the video shows a fleet of vehicles screeching to a halt in front of the storefront, and a crew of nearly two dozen masked suspects in dark hoodies swarming in like a tactical unit.
Armed with picks, hammers and carrying backpacks, the chaos that ensued inside was carried out with surgical precision. The professional thieves smashed glass cases with terrifying speed and shoved gold and diamonds inside their bags — clearing out an estimated 75-80% of the store’s goods.
Authorities say a group stole almost $2 million worth of jewels in a 70-second raid, then the masked crew used stolen getaway cars to escape, evading automated license plate readers.
“Forced to decide which car to pursue, officers continued after [a)] Black Acura, which led them on a pursuit through several residential areas in Fremont,” federal prosecutors wrote in court filings. “During the pursuit, the Black Acura passed other vehicles on the wrong side of the road, ran stop signs at multiple intersections, and reached speeds of approximately 80 miles per hour while veering across lanes.”
Four suspects, aged 19-20, were arrested for the crime: Afatupetaiki Faasisila, Jose Herrada-Aragon, Andres , and Tom Parker Donegan.
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