Overview
- Authorities say the break-in at Baroness Jewelers likely occurred in the early hours of Aug. 15, with deputies responding on Aug. 16.
- Preliminary estimates indicate millions of dollars in merchandise was stolen, including items belonging to customers.
- Investigators are asking anyone who had jewelry at Baroness for repair or resale to contact Detective Ellis at 805-681-4150.
- The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office reports the burglary shares similarities with other recent jewelry store cases across California.
- No arrests have been made, and detectives are coordinating with allied agencies while working to identify specific stolen pieces.