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+1, overall I think this detail on GPS devices is very important to publicize as a deterrent --- in fact, kudos to Heller Jewelers themselves for what turned out to be a critical contribution in solving this case!👍
THIEVES CAUGHT: Update On Armed Robbery of San Ramon, California Jewelry Store
In March 2023, I broke the unfortunate bad news that Heller Jewelers, a jewelry store that carried Rolex and Cartier products had been robbed in San Ramon, California. An upscale suburban town near San Francisco. Crime in the city of San Francisco is not ...
I remember when you wrote about the robbery. Good to hear they caught the thiefs.
I was not aware of hidden gps trackers. Smart. 👍🏻 Enjoy!
Yes! My first time knowing about them too!
Good job insurance companies, the insurance companies are probably requesting this to be done.
Yes! Renzo Piano was the architect!
It is a nice place. Built not only to be a mall, but a community center as well. Hopefully they catch all the thieves. Sounds like they've only caught around half of them.
Some of the countermeasures should be advertised!
Some of the countermeasures should be advertised to discourage thieves. Others should be kept hidden to prevent thieves from looking for the countermeasures!
Huge thanks Patrick, this is truly a promising update! I'm sure I can speak for all of our Members --- in fact, for all decent citizens! --- by thanking Law Enforcement for their terrific job in capturing the alleged criminals in only four months!
We'll be looking forward to the third (and hopefully final) update on this story, and to publicly congratulating the judge and all prosecutors and attorneys involved in this case, once real justice will be delivered on behalf of the community of San Ramon...
I hope that's the case!
Who knows, they might hire a great criminal lawyer. And the criminal lawyer may find improper police procedures. And then have that evidence thrown out! I'm not an expert in the criminal court system. But yes, we need these criminals to pay their debt to ...
We shall see... It's probably not as long as you're hoping for...
I think they'll be back on the street after several years. It's not that long. Grand larceny even with a gun enhancement is probably around eight years would be my guess... The recommended sentencing range for Grand Larceny is around 15 months to 25 years...
They're not stealing the boxes...
They're just stealing the watches on the display forms. They're not getting the boxes nor the warranty papers/booklets. So most likely the GPS is somewhere either inside the watch!!! There may be a few dummy watches. Remember, a lot of these display watch...
Nah, this is now a Federal Court crime...
Not California courts now. Then again, I don't know. And I'm not an expert in criminal law. With the injuries and the panic that was created, these fellas will see prison. Hopefully for a long time!
I hope they are!
And being federal I'm sure way more stringent than some local DA who is being lenient
That's the idea!
The Federal due process system is very different. Some criminal lawyers aren't even familiar with the Federal Court system. Either way... Hopefully the selfish thieves do pay their debt to society!
Thanks for the article, Patrick
Your work on our website is really without parallel! Even with a topic like this one. Thanks for all the time you generously give us!
Thank You for the compliment my friend!
Just happy to be a part of this wonderful team!