A smash-and-grab robbery at a Huntington Beach jewelry store ended with store workers fighting back against the hammer-swinging thieves.
Highlights
- A smash-and-grab robbery at a jewelry store in Huntington Beach ended with an employee counterpunch.
- The incident happened at about noon at the Princess Bride Jewelry store in the Bella Terra Mall.
- Four hooded individuals entered the jewelry store, the first suspect smashes the front jewelry case with a hammer.
- The employees successfully fought off all four robbers, and the suspects fled the area before police arrived.
- Experts warn that it’s dangerous to fight back in a situation like this.
- No arrests have been made and the shop will be closed for the next several days.