Man steals over $200k from Sacramento County jewelry store, police say

(FOX40.COM) — The Citrus Heights Police Department said it has identified and arrested the man responsible for stealing over $200,000 worth of jewelry from a store in the city in early February.

On Wednesday, the suspect was charged with felony burglary, grand theft, and conspiracy, police added.

Police said the man, 52, entered a jewelry store on the 6100 block of Sunrise Boulevard around 3:30 a.m. on Feb. 5.

Upon gaining entrance, police said he smashed the glass jewelry cases and left the area with over $200,000 in jewelry.

The investigation remains open, and police said that if anyone has info on this specific crime, to report their tip to the Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers hotline (916-443-HELP).