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Armed Smash-and-Grab at San Jose’s Kim Hung Jewelry Under Investigation

Police seek tips in a coordinated raid that used a car to ram the storefront.

Overview

  • San Jose police say the robbery occurred at about 2:09 p.m. Friday at Kim Hung Jewelry on the 1900 block of Aborn Road.
  • Surveillance video shows nearly 20 masked suspects rushing in with tools and shoving an elderly employee to the floor.
  • At least one suspect was armed, display cases were smashed, jewelry was taken, and the group fled in multiple vehicles.
  • No arrests have been made and the suspects remain unidentified, with tips requested at SJPDRobbery@sanjoseca.gov.
  • Mayor Matt Mahan condemned the attack, and reports that the 88-year-old owner suffered a stroke and cuts have not been confirmed by police.