Eight suspects allegedly involved in a cunning jewel heist were arrested Sunday night after Glendale Police uncovered their plot to burgle a second jewelry store. The police sprung into action when they learned that the bandits were planning another rooftop entry, this time at Rodeo Jewelers in La Verne. According to an official report by the Glendale Police Department, the suspects were apprehended as they attempted to cut their way through. Just a month prior, on May 27, the same criminal ring was believed to have perforated the roof of Bidrussian Jewelry in Glendale, executing a theft of undisclosed value.
With tireless dedication, the Glendale Police Burglary Unit, aided by multiple local agencies, set up surveillance on the suspected group and were prepared when they struck at 1560 Foothill Boulevard. Cutting wires and using signal jammers, the suspects' plan was ultimately foiled by the law enforcement's well-coordinated response. Having awaited beneath the rooftop, where entry was attempted by the suspects, local law enforcement swiftly brought the situation to heel, capturing seven of the eight individuals involved, as initially reported by the Glendale Police Department.
The operation saw collaboration from the La Verne Police Department, Claremont Police Department, Glendora Police Department, and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s San Dimas Station. The suspects, all of whom are foreign nationals, have been connected to similar crimes internationally and within the United States. The authorities have released the names of those in custody: Jose Millafil, Javier Sepulveda, Cristian Gonzalezaburto, Luka Pazitiani, Vera Matias, Victor Iturriagalopez, and Edson Gonzalez. As gleaned from initial reports, these individuals are now being held at Glendale Police Department while the investigation continues.
