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Seven Charged in Largest U.S. Jewelry Heist from Brinks Truck

Recovered loot from June search warrants underscores the case against suspects scheduled to appear in federal court.

This piece of jewelry was among $100 million worth of jewelry stolen from a Brinks truck in Lebec, California, in July 2022.
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Overview

  • Seven Los Angeles–area men were indicted June 11 and arrested by federal agents this month for allegedly stealing about $100 million in gems and watches from a Brinks armored truck at a Lebec rest stop.
  • Authorities recovered portions of the stolen gold, diamonds, rubies, emeralds and luxury timepieces during search warrants executed on June 16.
  • Prosecutors allege the defendants trailed the Brinks semitruck more than 300 miles from a San Mateo jewelry show to Buttonwillow and Lebec before breaking in to seize 24 bags of cargo.
  • All seven face federal counts of conspiracy to commit theft from interstate and foreign shipment, and five are also charged under the Hobbs Act for interference with commerce by robbery.
  • If convicted, the five defendants with robbery counts could face up to 20 years in prison along with additional sentences for related electronics thefts earlier in 2022.