Five thieves smashed the display cases and grabbed jewelry until the employee started shooting.
The robbery was reported at 12:40 p.m. Saturday at Prestige Jewelers at 3001 N. Sepulveda Blvd., according to the Manhattan Beach Police Department.When the employee fired a shot in their direction, the suspects fled the store and got into awaiting vehicles that were last seen heading south on Sepulveda, police said.
"In a time when the community is grieving the loss of one of our own heroes, our number-one priority remains steadfast in keeping the entire city of Manhattan Beach safe," Mayor Richard Montgomery said. "We are grateful for the assistance from the Gardena and El Segundo police departments, who have stepped up to assist our police department to apprehend the offenders involved in this crime.
Anyone who witnessed the robbery, took video or photographs or has information about the suspects was urged to contact Detective Hartnell at
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