Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Seven Charged in $100 Million Jewelry Heist
A group of seven men are accused of pulling off the largest jewelry heist in U.S. history.
They stole nearly $100 million worth of jewelry from an armored truck after following it from a jewelry show near San Francisco.
The heist happened in July 2022 at a rest stop.
Two suspects have been caught, but others are still being sought by the authorities.
They are charged with theft and conspiracy.
Some suspects are also linked to other crimes.
Seven men from Southern California have been charged in connection with a $100 million jewelry heist.
The theft occurred on July 10, 2022, after suspects scouted an armored truck leaving a jewelry show near San Francisco.
The suspects trailed the truck for 300 miles and stole 24 bags of jewelry at a rest stop in Lebec, north of Los Angeles.
Two suspects have been arrested, while four remain at large and one is in prison for an unrelated charge.
The suspects face federal charges including conspiracy to commit theft and interference with commerce by robbery.
- Who
- Seven men from Southern California
- What
- A $100 million jewelry heist from an armored truck.
- When
- July 10, 2022
- Where
- Lebec, California, USA
- Why
- To steal approximately $100 million worth of jewelry.
- Total Value Stolen
- $100 million
- Location of Heist
- Lebec, California
- Date of Heist
- July 10, 2022
- Number of Suspects Charged
- 7
- Items Stolen
- Gold, diamonds, rubies, emeralds, luxury watches
- Charges
- Theft, conspiracy, and robbery