A jewelry shop owned by Pune-based PNG Jewellers was robbed in broad daylight by 20 masked men in the United States. Police have arrested five individuals connected to the case. CCTV footage of the incident, lasting over two minutes, has gone viral on social media, showing armed men using hammers to break into the store.
An X account that posted the video wrote, “Shocking video of a smash and grab robbery involving hammers and tools at Sunnyvale’s PNG Jewelers USA. Police say they’ve made five arrests and are looking for more suspects.”
In response to a series of robberies targeting Indian jewelry businesses, Silicon Valley authorities held a meeting on Friday with Indian-American community leaders, promising decisive action against the culprits. Three high-profile robberies have recently been reported in Sunnyvale, California.
Police Chief Phan Ngo provided essential safety tips to business owners to help prevent future incidents and reassured the community of stringent actions against criminals. He also announced increased police patrols to enhance security in the area.
