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Suspect Detained After Smash-and-Grab at Plaza San Jerónimo Jewelry Store in Mexico City

Police say some stolen pieces were recovered and the detainee is linked to at least three similar robberies as investigators review CCTV and coordinate with prosecutors.

Overview

  • The robbery occurred around 7 p.m. at the Joyas Araj/ARAG shop inside Plaza San Jerónimo in Jardines del Pedregal, Álvaro Obregón.
  • Masked assailants smashed display cases to seize watches, bracelets, and gold chains before escaping on motorcycles reported to have been abandoned nearby.
  • A cash-in-transit guard fired shots into the ceiling to deter the thieves, and authorities reported no injuries.
  • Using C2 monitoring, SSC units pursued the suspects and arrested a presumed participant in Venustiano Carranza, recovering part of the stolen merchandise.
  • Officials have not disclosed the total value taken and reports differ on the number of assailants, with the investigation continuing under the Fiscalía.