San Jose, CA – Police have announced the arrests of seven individuals in connection with a violent smash-and-grab robbery that left an 88-year-old jewelry store owner injured and shook the local community. The crime took place on September 5 at Kim Hung Jewelry on Aborn Road.
Violent Robbery Details
Investigators reported that a vehicle was driven into the front of the store by at least 10 suspects, who then stole thousands of dollars in merchandise. During the robbery, the elderly store owner was shoved to the floor and subsequently suffered a stroke. He has since been released from the hospital and is recovering at home.
“From the very moment these cowards fled Kim Hung Jewelry, we have not stopped. And today, that persistence has delivered results,” said Assistant Police Chief Brian Shab.
Shab emphasized the broader impact of the crime, stating, “This was not just an attack on a hardworking family. It was an attack on a legacy business that represents the American dream.”
Arrests and Investigation
The arrests were part of a coordinated operation involving over 100 officers and four SWAT teams. Those taken into custody include:
- Angel Herrera, 21, Pacifica
- Toddisha Mayfield, 31, San Leandro
- Zakhari Blue-Gordon, 23, East Palo Alto
- Tom Donegan, 19, Manteca
- Jacques Samuel, 18, San Francisco
- Cisco Luti, 18, South San Francisco
- Amari Green, 21, San Francisco
Authorities detailed the timeline of arrests:
- Sep. 22: Samuel arrested in Dublin
- Herrera arrested in Pacifica
- Mayfield arrested in San Leandro
- Blue-Gordon arrested in San Jose
- Donegan arrested in Manteca
- Luti and Green arrested in Antioch
During the searches, police recovered a firearm, a loaded magazine, ammunition, and large quantities of suspected cocaine.
Legal Proceedings
Police said that suspects Mayfield, Blue-Gordon, Donegan, Luti, and Green were booked into Santa Clara County Jail on robbery charges. Samuel, currently held in San Francisco County Jail, is expected to be extradited later.
Community Response
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan called the incident an organized act of violence:
“Seven people are in custody, seven suspects who brutalized an elderly man, destroyed a family business, and terrorized an entire community. This was not a crime of desperation; this was organized theft and violence.”
Police continue to search for remaining suspects and urged anyone at large to turn themselves in. Authorities stressed the ongoing commitment to combatting the smash-and-grab trend spreading across the Bay Area.
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