A major jewelry heist in California has led to charges against seven men, dubbed the largest in history with losses estimated over $100 million. In 2022, the suspects meticulously planned their theft, trailing a Brinks truck for 300 miles after attending a jewelry show. Various exhibits from the show suffered losses, creating legal turmoil with lawsuits exchanged between affected jewelers and Brinks. Industry leaders express relief at the charges, while questioning the total value stolen given fluctuating market prices for luxury goods.
Seven California men have been charged for the largest jewelry heist in history, involving a $100 million theft from a Brinks truck.
Authorities say the suspects carefully planned the heist, following the Brinks truck for 300 miles after scoping out the jewelry show.
The heist has left fourteen exhibitors devastated, as some jewelers are suing Brinks over the lost inventory.
One legal analyst describes this case as a sophisticated and organized operation reminiscent of heists featured in movies.
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