California Couple Robbed of Priceless Heirlooms After Being Followed Home

The thieves stole a dehjoor, a culturally significant jewel, among other items, in a highly organized crime that the victims' daughter believes is part of a pattern targeting South Asian families.

• Dr. Vijay Wali and his wife, Dr. Jyotika Wali, were followed home from a jewelry store and robbed of family heirlooms in their driveway in Orange County, California.
• The couple was tailed for 16 miles, including stops at Jyotika's office and to see Christmas lights, suggesting a highly organized crime.
• The thieves stole a dehjoor, a hexagonal jewel worn by Kashmiri Hindu brides, among other items, which has deep cultural significance and is considered priceless.
• The couple's daughter, Dr. Priyanka Wali, who was inside the house during the attack, believes more than two people were involved and that South Asian families are being targeted for similar crimes.
• No arrests have been made yet, and the Fullerton Police Department is investigating the incident as a 'home invasion robbery.'

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