Anaheim Jewelry Store Heist Suspects Arrested
On January 30, 2026, Anaheim police arrested a 17-year-old suspect in Lynwood, the ninth individual apprehended in connection with the January 23 smash-and-grab robbery at Classic Jewelers in Anaheim, which involved ramming an SUV into the store and stealing an estimated $750,000 to $1 million in jewelry. As of February 3, 2026, all nine suspects, including seven men formally charged, have been arrested. The suspects, all under 25, are from Los Angeles, Inglewood, and Compton; the owner's gun was also stolen, and two getaway vehicles crashed, injuring six people.
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February 2026 — 3 developments
Anaheim police arrested a 17-year-old suspect on January 30th in connection with the January 23rd smash-and-grab robbery at Classic Jewelers.
Anaheim police arrested a 17-year-old suspect on January 30th in connection with the January 23rd smash-and-grab robbery at Classic Jewelers. This arrest marks the ninth suspect wanted in the heist, which involved ramming an SUV into the store and stealing an estimated $750,000 to $1 million in jewelry. The teen was apprehended in Lynwood after attempting to carjack two drivers.
A 17-year-old suspect was arrested on January 30, 2026, believed to be the last of nine individuals involved in the January 23 smash-and-grab robbery at Classic Jewelers in Anaheim.
A 17-year-old suspect was arrested on January 30, 2026, believed to be the last of nine individuals involved in the January 23 smash-and-grab robbery at Classic Jewelers in Anaheim. The teen had prior arrests for similar offenses.
In addition to the seven men, one juvenile was also arrested in connection with the violent smash-and-grab robbery at Classic Jewelers.
In addition to the seven men, one juvenile was also arrested in connection with the violent smash-and-grab robbery at Classic Jewelers.
January 2026 — 7 developments
Seven men have been formally charged in connection with the Anaheim Hills jewelry store smash-and-grab robbery.
Seven men have been formally charged in connection with the Anaheim Hills jewelry store smash-and-grab robbery.
Eight suspects, all under the age of 25, have been arrested in connection with a smash-and-grab jewelry heist in Anaheim.
Eight suspects, all under the age of 25, have been arrested in connection with a smash-and-grab jewelry heist in Anaheim. The thieves used a stolen vehicle to ram the store's entrance, stole over $1 million in jewelry and a firearm, and fled in two separate vehicles. These getaway cars later crashed, resulting in injuries to six people.
Police identified some of the adult suspects arrested in connection with the Anaheim Hills jewelry s…
Police identified some of the adult suspects arrested in connection with the Anaheim Hills jewelry store heist by name, including Jose Andres Martinez-Colindres, Leontrey Gipson, Deondre Jones, Tylaind Brown, and Khilen Toles. All eight arrested suspects are reportedly under the age of 24.
Surveillance video captured the moment the thieves drove a stolen car into the Anaheim jewelry store during the heist.
Surveillance video captured the moment the thieves drove a stolen car into the Anaheim jewelry store during the heist.
Police arrested eight suspects, including a 17-year-old, in connection with the heist, an increase from the previously reported seven arrests.
Police arrested eight suspects, including a 17-year-old, in connection with the heist, an increase from the previously reported seven arrests. The suspects are identified as being from Los Angeles, Inglewood, and Compton, and the owner's gun was also stolen during the robbery.
Authorities closed the intersections where the crashes occurred for investigation, causing traffic delays.
Authorities closed the intersections where the crashes occurred for investigation, causing traffic delays.
Several people involved in the crashes were transported to local hospitals with minor to moderate injuries.
Several people involved in the crashes were transported to local hospitals with minor to moderate injuries.