Overview

• The burglary occurred between Friday night and Saturday morning at L&Z Jewelry at 1019 ½ Baldwin Avenue in Arcadia.
• Owners report the thieves accessed the neighboring roof, tunneled through walls, cut into the safe, and disabled the alarm and internet.
• Video and photos show a gaping hole in the ceiling, a torn wall near the safe, and display cases emptied of gold and diamonds.
• The owners estimate roughly $500,000 in losses plus an unknown amount of customer jewelry left for repairs.
• The Arcadia Police Department’s commercial robbery unit is handling the case, and the shop plans limited operations selling costume jewelry as the owners seek tips and manage refunds.