ROSEVILLE, Calif. (KTXL) – A crime in Roseville could have been just one of several jewelry heists that spanned multiple states. Roseville police said they believe all of the jewelry that was stolen from a large retail store in town was found, but they believe it could be part of a much bigger crime. “The stolen jewelry was worth nearly $ 100,000,” said Rob Baquera, spokesman for the Roseville Police Department. Three suspects were arrested after stealing $ 100,000 worth of jewelry from Roseville Sam’s Club. “It had entered the store and the large jewelry boxes near the entrance were smashed and several pieces of jewelry were stolen,” Baquera said. But the suspects didn’t get far when the police started approaching them. “Three of the four people in the vehicle fled the vehicle, and then the vehicle itself fled,” Baquera said. According to the police, one of the four suspects escaped but left the stolen property behind. “One of the suspects crashed the vehicle with the stolen jewelry on Highway 99 near Lodi,” Baquera told FOX40. Police said the three suspects who were arrested had no connection to Roseville other than this crime. “The other two were here in Roseville, hiding under a vehicle or hiding in a shop,” Baquera said. The fact that the crime happened at Sam’s Club could be an important clue in this case to relate it to other jewelry thefts in other states. “It is very unusual for criminals to travel from the LA area to our Sacramento / Roseville area to commit these types of crimes,” Baquera said. Just last week, police in Phoenix, Arizona said a similar crime occurred at a Sam’s club there, just five days after the theft in Roseville. Four people were arrested, including a 17-year-old. On May 18, suspects broke into a store near 83rd Ave. & McDowell and stole $ 100,000 worth of jewelry. Patrol and Tactical Support Bureau officials found the suspects later that night and arrested the 4 men. The staff were not injured and jewelry was found on the suspects. pic.twitter.com/BjhqmXspuM— Phoenix Police (@PhoenixPolice) May 26, 2021 Phoenix Police said they were trying to find out if there is any connection with Roseville and Las Vegas. “The same deal, the same types of items they were specific to, and the same type of access,” Phoenix Police Sgt. Mercedes told Fortune. “You can do it now: get it, get out and go. So that’s very rare.” The police still haven’t arrested the fourth person linked to the crime in Roseville. They urge anyone with information to call them. Close Modal Propose Correction Propose Correction
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