“The employee, she believed that they were armed at the time,” added Short. Surveillance footage shows one of the robbers with both his arms extended out as if he were holding a weapon before jumping across the counter, grabbing necklaces in handfuls. The other men, simultaneously smashing cases and making off with more than $170,000 worth of jewelry, according to Madera Police.
“During that time, the store owner retrieved a firearm and began firing at the subjects.” The family put up a good fight; one employee is seen attacking a robber from behind.
“He’s within his rights to own that firearm and did what he had to do to protect his family and his property there at the store.” The owner chased after them, firing a few more rounds as the robbers drove away.
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