Manhattan Beach Jewelry Store Hit by Thieves Who Stole Millions in Gold

Burglary at South Bay Gold

• 💡 Thieves broke into South Bay Gold in Manhattan Beach on Labor Day, stealing millions of dollars worth of jewelry.
• 🎯 The burglary was unusual as the perpetrators gained access by cutting a hole through the roof and a neighboring music store.

Music Store's Role in Investigation

• 🎶 Employees at Coast Music discovered a hole cut into their wall around 12:50 AM, initially peeking into the jewelry store.
• 🔌 The thieves later cut another hole into the music store around 3-4 AM, plugging in their own devices to recharge, which allowed Coast Music's cameras to capture footage.
• 🩸 It is believed the burglar who cut through the wall injured his hand, leaving blood at the scene, which police hope will aid in DNA identification.

The Heist and Its Aftermath

• 💰 The thieves used power tools, some of which they recharged using the music store's power, to break into the jewelry store's safe.
• ⚠️ The perpetrators were well-prepared, disabling most cameras, but did not account for the music store's independent power source.
• 💔 The owners of South Bay Gold were devastated to find their store completely ransacked, a first in the business's century of operation.
• 🔍 Police are continuing their investigation and are seeking surveillance footage from other nearby businesses.