CWEB News – In a stunning development, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has charged seven California men in connection with what authorities are calling the largest jewelry heist in United States history. The high-stakes robbery, which occurred in 2022, involved the theft of approximately $100 million worth of luxury watches, gold, rare gemstones, and other high-value items from a Brink’s armored truck.
The Heist: A Bold $100 Million Robbery
Federal prosecutors report that the heist took place on July 11, 2022, when a Brink’s semi-truck transporting 73 bags of jewelry made a scheduled stop at a Flying J Travel Center in Lebec, California. The truck had just departed from an international jewelry expo in San Mateo, near San Francisco.
Among the stolen goods were rare pink and blue sapphires, emeralds, rubies, diamond-studded jade pendants, and high-end luxury timepieces. The DOJ confirmed that the suspects had trailed the vehicle for over 300 miles before executing the robbery. Some acted as lookouts while others stole 24 bags—containing an estimated $100 million in jewels and precious assets. Although law enforcement has recovered some of the stolen items, many pieces remain missing.
DOJ Files Charges, Pursues Justice for Victims
On Tuesday, the DOJ formally charged the seven suspects with conspiracy and theft. While specific operational details of the heist remain under investigation, prosecutors described the crime as “highly coordinated and sophisticated.”
In a statement, federal officials expressed their commitment to delivering justice, especially for the victims—many of whom are small, independent jewelry businesses that may never fully recover financially. Unlike a typical jewelry store robbery, this operation targeted an entire shipment, making it a logistical and criminal outlier in the history of U.S. theft.
Brink’s, the armored transport company, issued a statement acknowledging the federal investigation and expressing support for law enforcement efforts. The company said it will “continue to monitor the case closely.”
A Record-Breaking Jewelry Theft
The case has already been compared to other notorious international jewelry thefts, including the 2003 Antwerp Diamond Heist and the 2008 Harry Winston robbery in Paris. Experts are calling this Brink’s heist unprecedented in both scale and impact, sending shockwaves through the global jewelry industry.
As more details emerge, CWEB Crime News will continue to provide comprehensive updates on what is now being described as the most significant jewelry heist in American history.
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