On July 11, 2022, a major jewel heist—reported as the largest in U.S. history—occurred when seven suspects stole over $100 million worth of jewels from a Brink's truck. Federal court documents reveal that one suspect attended a gem show in San Mateo, scouting potential loot and identifying their target, a Brink's truck outfitted with 73 bags of jewelry. The suspects trailed the truck, executing their plan at a truck stop while a driver was momentarily away. The incident raised serious security concerns, prompting discussions about undervaluation of goods by the jewelers involved.
The jewel heist, dubbed the largest in U.S. history, involved extensive planning and execution by a crew that targeted a specific Brink's truck at a gem show.
After a detailed investigation, it became clear the crew had carefully scouted the gem show, marking their intentions to steal over $100 million in jewels.
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