New video shows jewelry store worker shoot at smash-and-grab suspects.
New video shows the moment a Manhattan Beach jewelry store employee took out a gun and shot at five suspects during a tense smash-and-grab robbery.
The Gardena Police Department reports that they have made one arrest in this case.
This is a developing story.
Manhattan Beach City/Police Press Release
Arrest Made in Saturday’s Robbery at Prestige Jewelers in Manhattan Beach
Mayor and Police Chief commend swift action
Post Date:10/09/2023 8:12 PM
PRESS RELEASE: Arrest Made in Saturday’s Robbery at Prestige Jewelers in Manhattan Beach
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RACHEL JOHNSON, CHIEF OF POLICE
[email protected] • (310) 802-5103
MEDIA CONTACT:
ALEXANDRIA LATRAGNA, COMMUNICATIONS & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT MANAGER
[email protected] • (310) 802-5063
ARREST MADE IN SATURDAY’S ROBBERY AT PRESTIGE JEWELERS IN MANHATTAN BEACH
Mayor and Police Chief commend swift action
Manhattan Beach, CA (October 9, 2023) – In partnership with the Manhattan Beach Police Department, the Gardena Police Department arrested a suspect involved in Saturday’s robbery at Prestige Jewelers. After an intensive investigation, law enforcement officials have successfully apprehended one of the suspects involved in the crime.
While the investigation is still on-going to apprehend others involved in the crime, the Manhattan Beach Police Department requests the public’s assistance in identifying subjects shown in this image from Prestige Jewelers’ camera system:
“This swift arrest should reassure the community that we have the most dedicated law enforcement agency and partners ensuring the safety of our community,” said Mayor Richard Montgomery. “We must remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity. Together, we will continue working to keep Manhattan Beach a safe and thriving place for everyone.”
“The Manhattan Beach Police Department and our surrounding agency partners worked tirelessly to follow leads, and gather evidence,” said Chief Rachel Johnson. “We are grateful for the support and cooperation of the community in providing information that aided in the investigation in this case. We will continue to chase down leads, and will leave no stone unturned until this case is fully brought to resolution.”
Manhattan Beach Police Department detectives ask community members who witnessed this incident, took video or photographs, or anyone who has any information pertinent to this incident, to contact Detective Hartnell at (310) 802-5127, or the MBPD Tip Line (310) 802-5171 if you wish to remain anonymous.
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