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Smash-and-Grab Jewelry Heist in San Jose Leaves Elderly Owner Injured
A violent smash-and-grab robbery at a jewelry store in San Jose has left the community shaken and sparked new fears among business owners across the Bay Area. The brazen heist, which took place Friday afternoon at Kim Hung Jewelry, has become the latest example of organized retail crime that many say is leaving shopkeepers vulnerable and fearful. Surveillance video shows a car plowing into the front of the business before more than 15 suspects stormed inside. Armed with hammers and
Smash-and-Grab Jewelry Heist in San Jose Leaves Elderly Owner Injured
A violent smash-and-grab robbery at a jewelry store in San Jose has left the community shaken and sparked new fears among business owners across the Bay Area. The brazen heist, which took place Friday afternoon at Kim Hung Jewelry, has become the latest example of organized retail crime that many say is leaving shopkeepers vulnerable and fearful. Surveillance video shows a car plowing into the front of the business before more than 15 suspects stormed inside. Armed with hammers and
Burglars target elderly victims in Chicago neighborhoods, police issue alert
Authorities are investigating a string of burglaries that have specifically targeted elderly residents in several neighborhoods on Chicago’s Southwest Side. Five incidents were reported between August 5 and August 14 in the Brighton Park, Bridgeport, McKinley Park, and Armour Square neighborhoods. Police have issued a community alert warning residents to remain cautious and are actively searching for the suspects involved. Investigators say the burglaries followed a consiste
Burglars target elderly victims in Chicago neighborhoods, police issue alert
Authorities are investigating a string of burglaries that have specifically targeted elderly residents in several neighborhoods on Chicago’s Southwest Side. Five incidents were reported between August 5 and August 14 in the Brighton Park, Bridgeport, McKinley Park, and Armour Square neighborhoods. Police have issued a community alert warning residents to remain cautious and are actively searching for the suspects involved. Investigators say the burglaries followed a consiste
Pleasanton Car Shop Owner Charged in $28M Ponzi Scheme
Federal authorities have arrested Kenneth Mattson, a 63-year-old real estate investor from Sonoma and former owner of a specialty car consignment shop in downtown Pleasanton, on charges related to a $28 million Ponzi scheme that allegedly spanned over a decade. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) revealed that Mattson is facing a nine-count indictment for wire fraud, money laundering, and obstruction of justice, unsealed this Thursday. Mattson, known locally for operating the now-d
Pleasanton Car Shop Owner Charged in $28M Ponzi Scheme
Federal authorities have arrested Kenneth Mattson, a 63-year-old real estate investor from Sonoma and former owner of a specialty car consignment shop in downtown Pleasanton, on charges related to a $28 million Ponzi scheme that allegedly spanned over a decade. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) revealed that Mattson is facing a nine-count indictment for wire fraud, money laundering, and obstruction of justice, unsealed this Thursday. Mattson, known locally for operating the now-d









