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NORWEGIAN GRANNIES STRIKE AGAIN! Over two dozen masked robbers steal an estimated $1 million worth of jewelry from Heller Jewelers in San Ramon, California. The robbers accidentally locked themselves in the store and ended up firing multiple rounds at the glass door to escape. The thugs arrived in six vehicles and parked 100 feet from the store entrance. After they left, the police engaged in a high-speed pursuit but called it off due to "public safety concerns." Seven of the 25 suspects have been arrested, ranging in age from 17 to 31. They were all from Oakland, California, and are...

SAN RAMON, Calif. (KGO) - Several people have been arrested following an armed robbery at a shopping center in Northern California. Police say nearly 25 people were involved in the brazen robbery, where they stole about $1 million worth of merchandise. San Ramon Police Department Lt. Mike Pistello said the robbery happened at Heller Jewelers at City Center Bishop Ranch on Monday afternoon. “They used crowbars and pick axes and basically took whatever jewelry was available,” Pistello said.

Police in San Ramon say seven suspects have been arrested after a group of nearly 25 people ransacked a jewelry store in broad daylight Monday afternoon, stealing an estimated $1 million worth of merchandise. The robbery happened at Heller Jewelers, located at City Center Bishop Ranch. According to police, the suspects, armed with at least three guns, stormed the store and smashed display cases with crowbars and pickaxes and grabbing whatever jewelry they could. "When they went in, they basically took over the store" said Lt. Mike Pistello of the San Ramon Police Department. "Basically taking whatever jewelry was available."...