Woodland Hills Jewelry Store Owner Robbed of $200K in Inventory During Follow-Home Ambush

Targeted Jewelry Robbery in Woodland Hills

• 🎯 A jewelry store owner was ambushed and robbed of hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of inventory in Woodland Hills.
• 💡 The victim believes the incident was a targeted robbery, with armed, masked men approaching him with a knife.

The Ambush Scenario

• 🚗 The owner was reportedly followed after leaving dinner when he noticed a flat tire and pulled over to inspect it.
• 🚐 A black van then pulled up, and three armed men emerged, demanding his red backpack.
• 💎 The backpack contained jewels valued at over $200,000.

Police Investigation and Suspect Description

• 🕵️ Police suspect the thieves punched or dolled the tire during an earlier stop to force the victim to pull over.
• 👤 The suspects are described as three Hispanic males driving an older model black minivan with covered license plates.
• 📞 Authorities are asking for public assistance if anyone has information about the incident.