An armored truck was robbed last week in southern California of millions of dollars worth of gems and jewelry.
The truck was robbed in the early morning on July 11 near Los Angeles.
The merchandise had been loaded onto the truck late on July 10 after an exhibit hosted by the International Gem and Jewelry Show in San Mateo, south of San Francisco.
Sourced say about 25 and 30 bags were taken, containing an unknown number of individual pieces. She said 18 victims were reporting more than $100 million in losses, a source said it was less than $10 million.
Laura Eimiller, a spokeswoman for the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Los Angeles, said the robbery was in the desert city of Lancaster in northern LA County. Eimiller said the bureau agency was working with local authorities, but she could not immediately provide more information.
A dispatcher with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, which patrols Lancaster, didn’t have information about the investigation on Sunday.
Vendors who travel between jewelry shows typically underinsure their merchandise because they can’t afford to insure it fully.
The International Gem and Jewelry show host about 45 shows nationwide per year, she said.
