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6 arrested after nearly $1.5 million worth of jewelry stolen in Roseville smash-and-grab

Suspects arrested in Roseville jewelry store smash-and-grab
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ROSEVILLE – Six suspects have been arrested after about $1.5 million worth of jewelry was stolen during a smash-and-grab at a Roseville jewelry store in November, police said.

On Nov. 21, 2024, the S&L Gem Co. Jewelry store inside the Westfield Galleria was hit by a smash-and-grab. Police noted the suspects used hammers to smash the displays around 11:30 a.m.

The suspects took off from the scene and were on the run for nearly two months.

But on Thursday, police said they arrested six suspects on robbery, conspiracy, vehicle theft, grand theft and evading charges.

They were identified as 20-year-old Anuanu Tuiono, 20-year-old Dahnavan Tuipulotu, 23-year-old Feleti Halaapiapi, 18-year-old Sione Halaapiapi, 23-year-old Siafa Fifita and a 15-year-old from Rocklin.

Police said they have severed multiple search warrants, leading to the arrests.

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