The search is on for a pair of suspects wanted in connection with a smash-and-grab robbery that targeted a Kay Jewelers inside of the Brea Mall Friday evening. KAY JEWELERS INCIDENT UPDATE (4/15/22,9:33pm) Suspects remain at large: 2 blk males, late teens-early 20s, 59-6, 170-180lbs, wearing blk hoodies/red sweat pants/face masks. 2015 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. For media inquiries, please contact Lieutenant Chris Harvey at 714-990-7744 or charvey@cityofbrea.net. "Our preliminary investigation suggests that the clerk was killed during a robbery," the Brea Police Department said in a statement on Twitter. And while police benefit from videos and photos shot by witnesses, they should never compromise their safety just to film a crime. The robbery is said to have occurred just before 6:50 p.m. when the suspects reportedly used hammers to smash the glass displays inside of the store before stealing an undisclosed amount of merchandise. It scares people in the industry, Kennedy said. Police announced the arrest of a 22-year-old male suspect on Saturday evening. It was really sad because there were so many families here taking pictures for Easter, Escobar said. The even [sadder] about this is there are no armed guards so these guys getaway; they'll never find them.". Emergency: 9-1-1, UPDATE (5/4/21, 2:15pm) Smash-and-grab robbers target Brea Mall jewelry store, police say. Brea police are investigating a shooting that left at least one man wounded Sunday morning, the police department said in a tweet. After graduating from the University of California, Irvine with a literary journalism and English degree, she attended Columbia University for the Toni Stabile Investigative Journalism program. After graduating from the University of California, Irvine with a literary journalism and English degree, she attended Columbia University for the Toni Stabile Investigative Journalism program. Two men with sledgehammers smashed counters at a jewelry store inside the Brea Mall on Friday evening before fleeing, startling shoppers and prompting a manhunt. Copyright 2023 by City News Service, Inc. All Rights Reserved. To post your recommendation, please sign in or join your neighborhood on Nextdoor. Kay was still working on an inventory of what was taken and the value, he said. The mall is about 80 miles outside of LA in San Bernardino County. Sign up to know what's going on in your neighborhood. We've received your submission. Please enter valid email address to continue. BREA (CBSLA.com) Police Saturday were investigating a shooting in the parking lot of Brea Mall. Anyone with info, contact Det Celmer at 714-990-7741 or jcelmer@cityofbrea.net pic.twitter.com/47QqNusEhz. 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Phil Rodriguez said Saturday there were no new descriptions of the robbers or possible getaway vehicles. Two men with sledgehammers smashed counters at a jewelry store inside the Brea Mall on Friday evening before fleeing, startling shoppers and prompting a manhunt. They were last seen wearing black hoodies, red sweatpants, and face masks. Her aunts own shops at Westminster Mall and Main Place Mall in Santa Ana, she said. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. It was super scary, wrote one. No one was injured in the shooting, police say. Brea police released an image of the suspects at the Kay Jewelers store, which showed one of the suspects holding a large hammer. It scares people in the industry, Kennedy said. The shooting occurred near a Barnes & Noble store at the Mall of Victor Valley in Victorville at about 6:30 p.m., according to KABC-TV. Multiple people called 911 to report an active shooter. 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At approximately 7:44 a.m. on Sunday, August 15, 2021, the Brea Police Department was notified of a gunshot victim who had been admitted to a local emergency room. I work at Aveda, we heard people running and screaming. Police are searching for a suspect after a woman was shot outside a Sprouts Farmers Market in Hollywood on Monday night, according to authorities. The robbery at 1010 Brea Mall Road took place just before 7 p.m., when two men used hammers to break glass cases inside the Kay Jewelers and stole jewelry, the department said on Twitter. Some witnesses heard what they thought were firearms; however, the sound was from the hammers striking the glass, police added. Brian Rokos has worked in newspapers since 1985, at the Mountain Democrat in Placerville, News Chronicle in Thousand Oaks, the Cincinnati Post, the Orange County Register and currently The Press-Enterprise/Southern California News Group. - For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, A smash and grab robbery caused shoppers to shelter in place at Brea Mall on Friday, The chaos unfolded after a hammer was used to smash glass cases, Police swarmed the area and asked the public to avoid the mall, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Officers were called to the 1000 block of Brea Mall, near the Red Robin restaurant, Saturday afternoon. The case will be forwarded to the District Attorney's Office for review. Emergency: 9-1-1. Monday is July 11, which the convenience store chain celebrates as "7/11 Day" or "Slurpee Day" by providing free Slurpees to customers. Rodriguez had advice for anyone in the area of a robbery. We were just waiting for it to happen here, she said. Authorities responded to a report of a robbery at the Ben Bridge Jewelers at Brea Mall, which is located right next to the Brea Police Department, at 7:54 p.m. KAY JEWELERS INCIDENT UPDATE (4/15/22,9:33pm) Suspects remain at large: 2 blk males, late teens-early 20s, 59-6, 170-180lbs, wearing blk hoodies/red sweat pants/face masks. - July 25, 2015, 9:23 PM. 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Witnesses said that the suspects were wearing masks. 22-year-old man arrested for Brea Mall shooting - ABC7 Los When officers arrived on scene, they spoke to several witnesses who described a large gathering of approximately 60 men and women, having a barbecue and playing football. Scott Adams faces 'consequence culture' as U.S. newspapers drop Dilbert, Tom Cruise's 'ditching' of Suri showcased by Judd Apatow's 'co-parenting' joke, ex-Scientology exec says. Watch popular content from the following creators: Rebecca & Erica(@octwinners), Veronica(@ccc_carmen), arlethomg(@arleth.ic), Ron Woolley(@ronwoolley), BigSlim(@dvgboi) . The suspects, who wore black hoodies and red sweat pants and facemasks, were in their late teens to early 20s, police said. Westminster police have asked for the publics help in identifying the suspects. One eyewitness described an altercation taking place on the football field, followed by the sound of gun shots and members of the gathering quickly dispersing. First and foremost, we want them to be safe, he said. BREA, Calif. (CNS) -- Police on Friday were searching for two men who stole items from a Brea-area jewelry store in a smash-and-grab robbery. She directed shoppers through a mall employee exit next to her shop. BREA, Calif. Two men with sledgehammers smashed counters at a jewelry store inside the Brea Mall on Friday evening before fleeing, startling shoppers and prompting a manhunt. Xanthie Sakoulis, female, age 62, 54, thin build and suffers from dementia. They were transported to a hospital. Update Regarding Shooting Investigation from 8/15/21, Community Information (Olinda Ranch Park, Sunday 8/8/21), Overnight Parking Enforcement Resumes 7/6/21, SCE Conducting Aerial Inspections (Helicopters/Drones). Track SoCal rain with LIVE Megadoppler 7000 HD. Westminster police have asked for the publics help in identifying the suspects. The search is on for a pair of suspects wanted in connection with a smash-and-grab robbery that targeted a Kay Jewelers inside of the Brea Mall Friday evening. It was really sad because there were so many families here taking pictures for Easter, Escobar said. On Friday night, Brea police briefly closed the malls exits, and with the stores closed, parents didnt know where to run. Use alternate routes, slow down, drive safe! Police described the suspects as two Black males in their late teens or early 20s, weighing 170 to 180 pounds. WebDiscover short videos related to shooting at brea mall on TikTok. Brea Police Department - 63 Crime and Safety updates - Nextdoor The public was asked to avoid the Brea Mall area as police investigated the robbery. Really? We ran to the back room and hid in the bathroom.. - Helicopters and/or drones will be inspecting high risk fire areas during daylight hours. Police said they are between 5 feet 9 inches tall to 6 feet tall. No other injuries were immediately reported. Another shooting took place in Santa Ana, and a fourth shooting took place in Riverside. Brea police contacted the Westminster Police Department and other agencies to look for connections. Get Morning Report and other email newsletters. Several shoppers who heard the hammers striking the glass mistook it for the sound of gunshots, causing them to flee. Smash-and-grab at Brea Mall part of wave of, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Smash-and-grab at Brea Mall part of wave of jewelry store heists around California, 2 of 4 suspects arrested after allegedly crashing vehicles into Fashion Island and stealing merchandise. Brea police contacted the Westminster Police Department and other agencies to look for connections. "It's really sad," said Simon. 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Brea PD Non-Emergency: 714-990-7911 Some callers reported hearing gunshots, but investigators determined that it was the sound of the hammers striking the glass. Should you have any further information, you are encouraged to contact Detective Nathan Darnell at ndarnell@cityofbrea.net. In 2019, it wasnt jewelry that smash-and-grab thieves at Main Place targeted, but pricey bottles of Chanel perfume. Caitlin Antonios is a California native and has spent most of her life living in Orange County. Escobar opened her store a little late on Saturday, unsure if people would be out shopping. The Curtis Theatre is wheelchair accessible and parking is free. Email us atexclusive@the-sun.comor call212 416 4552. Rodriguez had advice for anyone in the area of a robbery. Shannon Escobar heard screams and also thought there was a shooter, so she immediately went into lockdown mode. First published on July 25, 2015 / 1:56 PM. Police said they are between 5 feet 9 inches tall to 6 feet tall. On Thursday, August 19, 2021, Brea Police Detectives arrested Preston Morton, a resident of Brea, for the following charges related to this shooting: That La Habra incident, which took place around 4:55 a.m., did not end in any deaths, but two people were injured including a longtime employee of that store. We were just waiting for it to happen here, she said. Shoppers were told to shelter in place as police arrived on the scene. Throughout this past week, Brea Police Detectives have investigated leads and interviewed witnesses related to the shooting that occurred on the 300 Block o South Brea Boulevard on Sunday, August 15, 2021. The shooting occurred near a Barnes & Some employees at other stores tweeted their fears. Pair of suspects rob a Kay Jewelers in Brea Mall. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. "The poor people in the jewelry store were scared. The doors of the store were shut, lights turned off and everyone hid. Novoa, Zarate & Avina were found in possession of a catalytic converter, power saws, blades and a jack (see second photo). 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Brea Capt. A smash and grab robbery caused shoppers to shelter in place at Brea Mall on Friday 3 The chaos unfolded after a hammer was used to smash glass cases 3 Police View our online Press Pack. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. An area of the parking lot was closed off for an on-scene investigation. The public was asked to avoid the Brea Mall area as police investigated the robbery. We will be collecting unopened diapers & wipes through June 10. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. He attributed Californias robberies to a number of gangs. On Sunday, August 8 at approximately 6:49pm, the Brea Police Department received a call of gun shots heard at Olinda Ranch Park. We could not retrieve directory information at Brea Mall right now. What was taken, its value and the extent of the damages were not immediately available. Police are searching for two men who stole merchandise from a Kay Updated on: April 15, 2022 / 9:37 PM There have been at least 35 smash-and-grab jewelry store robberies in California since May of 2021 a number disproportionate to other states, said John Kennedy, president of the Jewelers Security Alliance, an industry nonprofit organization formed in 1883 after a spree of jewelry store robberies struck New York City. Thats way off the charts of being unusual. McCarroll has Alzheimer's and was last seen Monday evening in the area of Central and Tamarack and is believed to have walked away from his home. 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Escobar opened her store a little late on Saturday, unsure if people would be out shopping. Arrests of Interest: Berroa and the intended target know one another, police said. In 2019, it wasnt jewelry that smash-and-grab thieves at Main Place targeted, but pricey bottles of Chanel perfume. April 16, 2022, 3:07 AM. The robbery at 1010 Brea Mall Road took place just before 7 p.m., when two men used hammers to break glass cases inside the Kay Jewelers and stole jewelry, the Police are searching for four suspects involved in a smash-and-grab robbery at Brea Mall on Thursday. The Brea shooting and La Habra shooting were one of at least four shootings at 7-Eleven stores around SoCal on Monday. "I heard a couple of loud bangs and I looked around," said witness Fred Simon. Thank goodness no one was hurt or anything. The suspects then ran outside where a getaway driver was waiting for them. A 9-year-old girl was reportedly shot when gunfire rang out at a mall northeast of Los Angeles on Tuesday night. Kay was still working on an inventory of what was taken and the value, he said. (3)Our preliminary investigation suggests that the clerk was killed during a robbery. Police are searching for two men who stole merchandise from a Kay Jewelers store at the Brea Mall during a smash-and-grab robbery. It is important to note that all parties involved in the incident were acquaintances. Non-Emergency: 714-990-7911 Community Information: A woman threw a house party with 65 men she matched with on Tinder and Hinge and connected with the man she's been dating for a year. She directed shoppers through a mall employee exit next to her shop. Overnight parking enforcement will resume on Tuesday, July 6th. A smash-and-grab robbery at the Brea Mall Friday night sent patrons scrambling with fears of a shooting, though the Brea Police Department was quick to clarify that the loud sounds people heard were the glass cases at Kay Jewelers being broken. Police released this image of the man believed to be responsible for shootings at two 7-Eleven stores in Brea and La Habra on Monday. The victims injuries are not life threatening. Crime has its fashions, as it were. Address and locations: 1065 Brea Mall, Brea, California - CA 92821. It appears the victim and suspected shooter are acquaintances. The public was advised to avoid the Brea Mall area as police investigated the robbery. The robbery happened just as the Easter Bunny was wrapping up photo sessions for the evening. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Xanthie has been located and is reunited with her family. Police described the Shannon Escobar heard screams and also thought there was a shooter, so she immediately went into lockdown mode. The crime was the latest in what an industry security analyst on Saturday described as a wave of smash-and-grab robberies in California. UPDATE (7:45am, 7/8/21): No further details were immediately available. Crime has its fashions, as it were. If you have any information, please contact the Brea Police Department. Snow at Disneyland and other lower-elevation places in Southern California? No information about any other injuries in the Brea 7-Eleven shooting, or about the condition of the injured victims in La Habra, was immediately available. They left their strollers and just tried to get out.. Officers from the Brea Police Department responded to the area as the robbery frightened shoppers around 7pm local time, causing chaos at the Brea Mall. She spent a year freelancing investigative stories covering education, health and the COVID-19 pandemic. Some people are upset at the way iPhones charge. He attributed Californias robberies to a number of gangs. The Brea shooting and La Habra shooting were one of at least four shootings at 7-Eleven stores around SoCal on Monday. If you see her, please contact the Brea Police Department at 714-990-7911. 9h There is police activity on the 2400 block of East McKittrick Place. No persons involved with the actual gathering were on location when officers arrived and officers were unable to locate any injured persons in the area or at any local hospitals. Explore the latest videos from hashtags: #mallshooting, #atshooting . For other inquiries, Contact Us. Police described the suspects as two Black males in their late teens or early 20s, weighing 170 to 180 pounds. In an official statement released to the public, Brea Police made it clear that no gunshots were fired, as "some witnesses heard what they thought were firearms; however, the sound was from the hammers striking the glass.". I work at Aveda, we heard people running and screaming. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. She and her mother own M&R Jewelers, which opened last October next to Macys. The suspects entered the Kay Jewelers store at the Brea Mall, located at 1010 Brea Mall Road, just before 7 p.m. and used hammers to break glass display cases and steal the items inside, including gold chains, according to the Brea Police Department. BREA (CBSLA.com) Police Saturday were investigating a shooting in the parking lot of Brea Mall. Miss Manners: I shouldn't call because the phone scares people? WebBrea Police Department 1 Civic Center Circle Plaza Level Brea, CA 92821 Main Line: 714-990-7625 Non-Emergency: 714-990-7911 Fax: 714-990-7950 Emergency: 911. Just last week, she said, mall security had conducted a drill on what to do in an active shooter situation. The Brea Mall has over 175 shops and restaurants, and four department stores. PC 246.3(a), negligent discharge of a firearm She and her mother own M&R Jewelers, which opened last October next to Macys. But the mall was packed with people enjoying the holiday weekend. Didnt know what was going on. Many raced for cover. Brea Capt. Angel Novoa, Henry Zarate & Jose Avina were arrested on 4/30/21 after a traffic stop was conducted. Please enter valid email address to continue. I saw parents who were sitting on couches throwing their kids over the fence to grab them and run, Shannon Escobar said on Saturday, describing the chaotic scene in the kids play zone. Gavin Newsom declares state of emergency for LA, San Bernardino counties due to severe winter storms. All Access Digital offer for just 99 cents! Earlier this month, two men used sledgehammers to target Kay Jewelers at the Westminster Mall, where they stole over $200,000 worth of jewelry. Brea Police Dept (@BreaPD) April 16, 2022 The robbery is said to have occurred just before 6:50 p.m. when the suspects reportedly used hammers to smash the Thank you to everyone who shared this post and kept an eye out for her. Brea Mall could include housing, high-end fitness center in future By Lou Ponsi. Description: male, white, 5'8, 145lbs. Thank you for sharing. Caitlin Antonios is a California native and has spent most of her life living in Orange County. A person who answered the phone at the store Saturday said no one was available to comment. Tony Shin reports July 11, 2022. A 22-year-old man was arrested Saturday for allegedly shooting at an acquaintance in the She was last seen at the Brea Senior Center on Wednesday, 7/7/21, around 8:00am. The Brea Mall has over 175 shops and restaurants, and four department stores. Two men with sledgehammers smashed counters at a jewelry store inside the Brea Mall on Friday evening before fleeing, startling shoppers and prompting a manhunt. The crime was the latest in what an industry security analyst on Saturday described as a wave of smash-and-grab robberies in California. WebLocated in the Brea Civic and Cultural Center, just off the 57 freeway, this 199-seat performing arts venue is close to a variety of great restaurants, the Brea Mall, and Brea Downtown. A gunman shot a customer in the head at a robbery at a Riverside 7-Eleven. Possibly wearing a navy blue jacket, blue pants and gray shoes. The shooting rampage took place at the Greenwood Park Mall around 6 p.m. Sunday. They were last seen wearing black hoodies, red sweatpants, and face masks. https://www.ci.brea.ca.us/CivicAlerts.as Arrests of Interest (Catalytic Converters). Two men with sledgehammers smashed counters at a jewelry store inside the Brea Mall on Friday evening before fleeing, startling shoppers and prompting a manhunt. The pair carried a single red backpack between them. Police were called to the scene at Kay Jewelers just before 7 p.m. A person who answered the phone at the store Saturday said no one was available to comment. The KCAL News Staff is a group of experienced journalists who bring you the content on KCALNews.com and CBSLA.com. Shoppers and workers hunkered down in stores as the mall went into lockdown, the station said. Authorities cannot confirm whether all four incidents are connected, but that is being investigated, authorities said at the Monday press conference. Officers from the Brea Police Department responded to the area as the robbery frightened shoppers around 7pm local time, causing chaos at the Brea Mall. We ran to the back room and hid in the bathroom.. Another shooting took place in Please be aware that Southern CA Edison will be conducting aerial inspections in Brea starting today (6/3) through Wednesday, 6/9. Be advised, there is heavy traffic in the area of Lambert/57 today. WebBrea Mall is located in Brea, California and offers 171 stores - Scroll down for Brea Mall shopping information: store list (directory), locations, mall hours, contact and address. They were seen sprinting out of the mall into a black Lexus vehicle. Mr. McCarroll has been located. A 9-year-old girl was reportedly shot when gunfire rang out at a mall northeast of Los Angeles on Tuesday night. February 3, 2023 at 10:13 a.m. Business | Status Update: Free bicycle and multi 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The crime was the latest in what an industry security analyst on Saturday described as a wave of smash-and-grab robberies in California. 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