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Sunnyvale Police Thwart Sledgehammer Smash-and-Grab Attempt at Nitin Jewelers

Police cite proactive patrols, supported by technology.

Overview

  • Roughly 20 suspects armed with sledgehammers tried to break into the store but did not get inside before officers arrived.
  • The suspects fled in a caravan of several stolen vehicles, leading to a chase onto Highway 101 that the California Highway Patrol ended shortly after.
  • No injuries were reported, no merchandise was taken, and no arrests or suspect descriptions have been released.
  • The attempted break-in occurred Sunday at Nitin Jewelers at 1111 W. El Camino Real in Sunnyvale.
  • Sunnyvale DPS says it has made 24 arrests tied to four robberies and three attempted robberies since May 2024, with increased patrols and outreach to at-risk businesses.