Jewelry Theft from JCPenney in Antioch

Antioch Police are investigating a significant jewelry theft from JCPenney, which occurred at the Hillcrest Shopping Center. The incident, captured on surveillance cameras, involved a smash-and-grab operation where the suspect made off with approximately $500,000 worth of jewelry.

The theft took place on Thursday, October 19, 2023. The suspect, who has not yet been identified, smashed the display case and grabbed the jewelry before fleeing the scene. No injuries were reported during the incident. Police have released surveillance footage in an effort to identify and apprehend the suspect.