Four Arrested After 20 Suspects Use Car to Ram Modesto Jewelry Store in Multi-Million Dollar Heist

MODESTO, California — Police have arrested four suspects following a dramatic and highly coordinated heist in which a group of roughly 20 individuals rammed a car into a Modesto jewelry store before stealing large quantities of merchandise. The incident occurred on May 18, 2025, and has sparked an intensive investigation by the Modesto Police Department and regional law enforcement partners.

Initial reports from local news outlets, including ABC10 and the Modesto Bee, detailed how the suspects drove a vehicle directly into the storefront to bypass security measures. The massive crowd then quickly entered, shattered cases, and looted the store before scattering into waiting getaway vehicles. The heist, caught on security cameras, showed the speed and organizational level of the crew.

Following rapid investigative work, detectives traced some of the getaway vehicles and suspects, leading to the arrest of four individuals within days of the robbery. However, Modesto Police Department officials note that more than 15 suspects remain at large. Authorities are urging the public to review the released surveillance footage and contact police with any details that could help identify the remaining members of the crew.